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Gunnison, CO
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Population: 6,459
Home Price: $286,400
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Gunnison is a small town in the state of Colorado with a population of 6,459. Gunnison has a short summer and cold winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
17.0 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Gunnison, CO
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Gunnison
Colorado
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,824
$39,472
$32,693
Median Household Income
$46,324
$75,745
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
5.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
15.0%
7.7%
10.5%
Age
Gunnison
Colorado
United States
Median Age
24.8
42.3
42.3
Gender
Gunnison
Colorado
United States
Male
53.1%
51.2%
49.8%
Female
46.9%
48.8%
50.2%
Race
Gunnison
Colorado
United States
White
91.9%
86.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.1%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
1.4%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
1.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
2.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.1%
7.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Gunnison
Colorado
United States
Median Home Price
$286,400
$350,574
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$841
$1,036
$801
Family Households
24.9%
24.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
31.0%
31.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
41.6%
72.5%
72.9%
Renters
58.4%
27.5%
27.1%
Education
Gunnison
Colorado
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
0.4%
4.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
22.1%
22.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
22.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.1%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
39.4%
22.3%
15.0%
Proficiency
Gunnison
Colorado
United States
Mathematics
28.3%
32.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
46.0%
45.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Gunnison
Colorado
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
74.7
57.8
38.0
Robbery
0.0
22.0
40.7
Assault
224.2
215.9
188.5
Property Crime
Gunnison
Colorado
United States
Burglary
74.7
403.0
336.1
Theft
1166.1
25235.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
119.6
472.8
167.1
Arson
14.9
12.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Gunnison, CO
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
freshly made
hot dog
fast food
food truck
blue cheese
italian food
pizza
spring rolls
beer
pastries
cheese
chef
ice cream
tasty
meals
nachos
aperol spritz
omelets
bbq
football
college football
video games
wrestling
basketball
college basketball
collegiate
teams
athlete
coaches
volleyball
nfl
gaming
recruiting
golf
ncaa
athletes
outdoors
cycling
racing
inspired by
poetry
nft
wombo dream
nfts
craft
nature
photography
prints
mecom
activism
creative
literary
library
pfp
artsy
artifacts
drawing
artists
fashion
video games
cross country skier
bikes
books
photography
gaming
hockeybaseball
fishing
crossfit
hiking
aspiring streamer
outdoors
cycling
retro gaming
computers
youtuber
adventures
amusement parks
interests include
memes
talk radio
outdoor
journalism
sports
digital marketing
journalist covering
tv
photography
gaming
creative
podcasts
communications
celebrity
corporate
producer
promotional
fashion
drama
strategy consultant
networking
mountain
mountains
summer
grand mesa
winter
canyon national
ski
outdoor adventures
sports
cabin
skiing
nature
mtn bike
space
air conditioning
indoor
photography
backyard
fishing
hiking
black friday
coffee shop
coffee shops
food truck
girl scout cookies
gift shop
drive thru
local thrift
starbucks
toy store
grocery store
pantry
restaurants bars
shoppin
catalogs
tshirts
purc
checkout
supermarkets
brands
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