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Paonia, Colorado

town · Delta County

At a glance

1,661
Population
$343,700
Median home value (all homes)
13% above U.S. median
$472,792
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$897/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$59,574
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
12.4 min
Average commute
88.8%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 104 — 4% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost56% 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 college42 mi
Nearest community college53 mi
Nearest technical college26 mi
High school graduates92.4%
College graduates36.7%

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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