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Stratton, Colorado

town · Teller County (primary) , Kit Carson County

At a glance

716
Population
$166,300
Median home value (all homes)
45% below U.S. median
$217,407
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,068/mo
Median rent
53% above U.S. median
$61,583
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
22.1 min
Average commute
90.7%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing28% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost22% 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 college118 mi
Nearest community college49 mi
Nearest technical college92 mi
High school graduates85.5%
College graduates18.6%

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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