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Palisade, Colorado

town · Mesa County

At a glance

2,584
Population
$404,600
Median home value (all homes)
33% above U.S. median
$569,743
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,203/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$80,587
Median household income
3% above U.S. median
32.3 min
Average commute
92.1%
Homes with broadband
89.52%
Locations with fiber available
5.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 112 — 12% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing51% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost14% above
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 college11 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates91.6%
College graduates32.6%

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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