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Ouray, Colorado

city · Ouray County

At a glance

985
Population
$588,300
Median home value (all homes)
94% above U.S. median
$688,389
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,346/mo
Median rent
0% below U.S. median
$78,182
Median household income
0% below U.S. median
11.7 min
Average commute
89.1%
Homes with broadband
99.44%
Locations with fiber available
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 127 — 27% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing112% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost59% 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 college53 mi
Nearest community college89 mi
Nearest technical college51 mi
High school graduates95%
College graduates63.8%

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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