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Wellington, Colorado

town · Larimer County

At a glance

11,798
Population
$464,200
Median home value (all homes)
53% above U.S. median
$470,954
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,473/mo
Median rent
83% above U.S. median
$107,017
Median household income
36% above U.S. median
30.9 min
Average commute
97%
Homes with broadband
96.04%
Locations with fiber available
6.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 118 — 18% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing71% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities9% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost9% 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 college10 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates97.7%
College graduates46.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Wellington Economic Development
The Town of Wellington is committed to growing, diversifying, and strengthening our local economy; it highlights resources for doing business, town statistics, the Wellington Main Street Program, and the Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce.
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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