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Parachute, Colorado

town · Garfield County

At a glance

1,422
Population
$271,400
Median home value (all homes)
11% below U.S. median
$424,854
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,073/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$58,778
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
36.9 min
Average commute
96.1%
Homes with broadband
3.13%
Locations with fiber available
18.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost30% 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 college37 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college38 mi
High school graduates91.9%
College graduates10.7%

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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