Estes Park, Colorado
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City Overview
As of 2009, Estes Park's population is 6,268 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.96 percent.
The median home cost in Estes Park is $296,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.20 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Estes Park's cost of living is 17.60% Higher than the U.S. average.
Estes Park public schools spend $5,869 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Estes Park.
The unemployment rate in Estes Park is 6.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Estes Park jobs have Decreased by 2.00 percent.
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People
The 2009 Estes Park, CO, population is 6,268. There are 1,030 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Estes Park, CO
The median age is 46.5. The US median is 37.6. 59.38% of people in Estes Park, CO, are married. 13.85% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.1 people. 13.93% of people are married, with children. 5.90% have children, but are single.
Race in Estes Park, CO
94.39% of people are white, 0.48% are black, 1.02% are asian, 0.57% are native american, and 4.41% claim 'Other'.
7.76% of the people in Estes Park, CO, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 92.24% are non-hispanic).
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Young Family Life in Estes?: What is the culture like for a younger family(late 20's with 2 kids under 3) in Estes Park? Our main concern is that Estes is known as a retirement community and that... (read more)Estes Park: Climate is fantastic, right next to Rocky Mountain National... (read more)Mountain Beauty: Clean air and water; no traffic congestion; very low crime rate; inexpensive recreation; affordable housing; friendly population; abundant sunshine; low humidity and... (read more)Have an opinion about Estes Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Estes Park Click Here
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Health
There are 204 physicians per 100,000 population in Estes Park, CO. The US average is 170.
Estes Park, CO Health Index
Air quality in Estes Park, CO is 34 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Estes Park, CO is 99 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 97 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Mountain Beauty: Clean air and water; no traffic congestion; very low crime rate; inexpensive recreation; affordable housing; friendly population; abundant sunshine; low humidity and... (read more)Outdoor Heaven: Estes Park is ideally located next to Rocky Mountain National Park, with its miles of trails and tons of backpacking sites. Elk, deer, coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions,... (read more)Starbucks in Estes Park, CO: There IS a Starbucks in Estes Park, CO. -- a company owned store on Elkhorn Ave -- the main drag. There's also a second Starbucks that is a licensed operation at the... (read more)Have an opinion about Estes Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Estes Park Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 6.50% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -2.00% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 29.50% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.70% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 5.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $33,674 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $50,861 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 8.39% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.05% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.28% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 22.11% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 19.06% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.29% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 12.14% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 4.87% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.51% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.31% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.04% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 18.52% | 20.24% |
| Service | 19.01% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.46% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.28% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 12.85% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 6.86% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Estes Park, CO, is 6.50%, with job growth of -2.00%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.50%.
Estes Park, CO Taxes
Estes Park, CO,sales tax rate is 7.70%. Income tax is 5.00%.
Estes Park, CO Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $33,674, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $50,861.
Estes Park Economy SperlingViews
Estes Park: Climate is fantastic, right next to Rocky Mountain National... (read more)Young Family Life in Estes?: What is the culture like for a younger family(late 20's with 2 kids under 3) in Estes Park? Our main concern is that Estes is known as a retirement community and that... (read more)Mountain Beauty: Clean air and water; no traffic congestion; very low crime rate; inexpensive recreation; affordable housing; friendly population; abundant sunshine; low humidity and... (read more)Have an opinion about Estes Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Estes Park Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 24 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $296,700 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -4.20% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 45.78% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 23.93% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 30.18% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $7.00 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.58% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.00% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.00% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.00% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.00% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.53% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.67% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 32.44% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 28.47% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 10.94% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 6.01% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 1.54% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 5.38% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 19.32% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 9.47% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 17.20% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 14.32% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 10.29% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8.70% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 6.35% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 8.97% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Estes Park, CO, is $296,700. Home appreciation is -4.20% over the last year. The median age of Estes Park, CO, real estate is 24 years.
Estes Park, CO Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 30.18% of the Estes Park, CO, population. 23.93% of houses and apartments in Estes Park, CO, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Estes Park Housing SperlingViews
Estes Park: Estes park..pros/ cons
Pros
1. gorgeous town with Rocky Mt. National Park in your backyard 2. very nice
people 3. nice place for a retiree
Cons
1. Ungodly... (read more)High cost of living in EP: This is a resort town-that means the majority of jobs are seasonal - from May til August or September. Salaries are really low while rent is high. Businesses pay lower... (read more)Young Family Life in Estes?: What is the culture like for a younger family(late 20's with 2 kids under 3) in Estes Park? Our main concern is that Estes is known as a retirement community and that... (read more)Have an opinion about Estes Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Estes Park Click Here
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Crime
Estes Park, CO, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Estes Park, CO, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Estes Park Crime SperlingViews
Young Family Life in Estes?: What is the culture like for a younger family(late 20's with 2 kids under 3) in Estes Park? Our main concern is that Estes is known as a retirement community and that... (read more)Estes Park: Climate is fantastic, right next to Rocky Mountain National... (read more)Estes Park: Estes park..pros/ cons
Pros
1. gorgeous town with Rocky Mt. National Park in your backyard 2. very nice
people 3. nice place for a retiree
Cons
1. Ungodly... (read more)Have an opinion about Estes Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Estes Park Click Here
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Climate
Estes Park, CO, gets 18 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 98 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 94.
On average, there are 238 sunny days per year in Estes Park, CO. The July high is around 78 degrees. The January low is 16. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 61 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Estes Park Climate SperlingViews
Estes Park: Climate is fantastic, right next to Rocky Mountain National... (read more)Young Family Life in Estes?: What is the culture like for a younger family(late 20's with 2 kids under 3) in Estes Park? Our main concern is that Estes is known as a retirement community and that... (read more)Mountain Beauty: Clean air and water; no traffic congestion; very low crime rate; inexpensive recreation; affordable housing; friendly population; abundant sunshine; low humidity and... (read more)Have an opinion about Estes Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Estes Park Click Here
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Education
Estes Park, CO, schools spend $5,869 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 334 students per librarian, and 424 children per counselor in Estes Park, CO schools.
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Mountain Beauty: Clean air and water; no traffic congestion; very low crime rate; inexpensive recreation; affordable housing; friendly population; abundant sunshine; low humidity and... (read more)Outdoor Heaven: Estes Park is ideally located next to Rocky Mountain National Park, with its miles of trails and tons of backpacking sites. Elk, deer, coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions,... (read more)Starbucks in Estes Park, CO: There IS a Starbucks in Estes Park, CO. -- a company owned store on Elkhorn Ave -- the main drag. There's also a second Starbucks that is a licensed operation at the... (read more)Have an opinion about Estes Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Estes Park Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Estes Park, CO, takes 17 minutes. 69% of commuters drive their own car alone. 14% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 8% work from home.
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Estes Park: Climate is fantastic, right next to Rocky Mountain National... (read more)Young Family Life in Estes?: What is the culture like for a younger family(late 20's with 2 kids under 3) in Estes Park? Our main concern is that Estes is known as a retirement community and that... (read more)Mountain Beauty: Clean air and water; no traffic congestion; very low crime rate; inexpensive recreation; affordable housing; friendly population; abundant sunshine; low humidity and... (read more)Have an opinion about Estes Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Estes Park Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Estes Park, CO is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Estes Park, CO is more expensive.
Overall, Estes Park, CO cost of living is 117.60.
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Estes Park: Estes park..pros/ cons
Pros
1. gorgeous town with Rocky Mt. National Park in your backyard 2. very nice
people 3. nice place for a retiree
Cons
1. Ungodly... (read more)High cost of living in EP: This is a resort town-that means the majority of jobs are seasonal - from May til August or September. Salaries are really low while rent is high. Businesses pay lower... (read more)Young Family Life in Estes?: What is the culture like for a younger family(late 20's with 2 kids under 3) in Estes Park? Our main concern is that Estes is known as a retirement community and that... (read more)Have an opinion about Estes Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Estes Park Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 58.02% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 16.90% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 17.24% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.85% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 6.42% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.00% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.98% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 8.86% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 8.95% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 4.11% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 10.94% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
58.02% of the people in Estes Park, CO are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 16.90% are Catholic; 17.24% are Protestant; 0.85% are LDS; 10.94% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Estes Park, CO are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
Estes Park Religion SperlingViews
Mountain Beauty: Clean air and water; no traffic congestion; very low crime rate; inexpensive recreation; affordable housing; friendly population; abundant sunshine; low humidity and... (read more)Outdoor Heaven: Estes Park is ideally located next to Rocky Mountain National Park, with its miles of trails and tons of backpacking sites. Elk, deer, coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions,... (read more)Starbucks in Estes Park, CO: There IS a Starbucks in Estes Park, CO. -- a company owned store on Elkhorn Ave -- the main drag. There's also a second Starbucks that is a licensed operation at the... (read more)Have an opinion about Estes Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Estes Park Click Here
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Voting
46.62% of the people in Estes Park, CO are registered as Democrats. 51.82% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.56%.
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Young Family Life in Estes?: What is the culture like for a younger family(late 20's with 2 kids under 3) in Estes Park? Our main concern is that Estes is known as a retirement community and that... (read more)Estes Park: Estes park..pros/ cons
Pros
1. gorgeous town with Rocky Mt. National Park in your backyard 2. very nice
people 3. nice place for a retiree
Cons
1. Ungodly... (read more)High cost of living in EP: This is a resort town-that means the majority of jobs are seasonal - from May til August or September. Salaries are really low while rent is high. Businesses pay lower... (read more)Have an opinion about Estes Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Estes Park Click Here
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