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Ridgway, Colorado

town · Ouray County

At a glance

1,237
Population
$709,900
Median home value (all homes)
134% above U.S. median
$871,593
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,577/mo
Median rent
17% above U.S. median
$83,750
Median household income
7% above U.S. median
26.6 min
Average commute
99.2%
Homes with broadband
93.43%
Locations with fiber available
8.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 138 — 38% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing152% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities26% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost6% 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 college78 mi
Nearest technical college41 mi
High school graduates98.7%
College graduates60.7%

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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