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Otis, Colorado

town · Washington County

At a glance

521
Population
$167,900
Median home value (all homes)
45% below U.S. median
$249,730
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$822/mo
Median rent
39% below U.S. median
$55,962
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
25.4 min
Average commute
87.7%
Homes with broadband
0.33%
Locations with fiber available
4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost11% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college93 mi
Nearest community college36 mi
Nearest technical college101 mi
High school graduates88.4%
College graduates19.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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