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CO area data

Gunnison, CO

Gunnison, CO.

Population: 10,971 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$625,356
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+127.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$626,093
House Price Index
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
20

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
avalanche, landslide, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
38.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
21.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
251

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Curecanti National Recreation Area (16 mi)
Nearest airport
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
15
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-49 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$1,617
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
76.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,180
Average weekly wage
$960
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
110

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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