Estes Park, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
5,879 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,313 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$634,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$682 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,261 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Larimer County
3
Fort Collins-Loveland Metro Area
3
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Larimer County
5
Fort Collins-Loveland Metro Area
5
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 26
Feb 1 11 28
Mar 2 15 35
Apr 2 12 42
May 2 4 52
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 2 0 66
Aug 2 0 65
Sep 1 1 57
Oct 1 4 46
Nov 1 11 34
Dec 1 11 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 6%

Schools

Estes Park K-5 School
2 miles, E 1.4 star
Estes Park Middle School
2 miles, E 1.9 star
Estes Park High School
2 miles, E 3.7 star

Colleges

Cheeks Beauty Academy
25 miles, E 1 star
CollegeAmerica-Fort Collins
26 miles, E 1 star
IBMC College
27 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Longmont United Hospital
25 miles, SE 3.2 star
McKee Medical Center
26 miles, E 3.2 star
Medical Center of the Rockies
28 miles, E 5 star

Airports

Denver International Airport
57 miles, SE 5 star
Laramie Regional Airport
66 miles, N 1 star
Eagle County Regional Airport
89 miles, W 1.4 star