Mountain Village, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,713 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
34.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,881 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$2,000,001 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,257 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$881 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
18.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Miguel County
1
Colorado
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Miguel County
2
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 18 22
Feb 2 18 24
Mar 2 22 30
Apr 2 13 38
May 2 4 47
Jun 1 0 56
Jul 2 0 61
Aug 3 0 60
Sep 2 0 52
Oct 2 4 42
Nov 2 17 30
Dec 1 19 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 76% of residents leaning left and 16% leaning right.

Liberal (77%) (16%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 12%
Hillary Clinton 82%
Other 6%

Schools

Telluride Mountain School
2 miles, NW 5 star
Telluride Middle School
2 miles, E 3.2 star
Telluride High School
2 miles, E 4.6 star
Telluride Intermediate School
2 miles, E 2.8 star

Colleges

Fort Lewis College
45 miles, SW 1.9 star
Technical College of the Rockies
54 miles, N 1.4 star
Western Colorado University
66 miles, E 1.9 star
San Juan College
82 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Montrose Memorial Hospital
38 miles, N 5 star
Mercy Regional Medical Center
48 miles, S 5 star
Southwest Memorial Hospital
56 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Montrose Regional Airport
40 miles, N 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
54 miles, S 1 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
90 miles, N 1.4 star