Telluride, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 3/10
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
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
2,595 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
38.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
85.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,330 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
10 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$390,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$679 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,924 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.1% 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 17 24
Mar 2 22 30
Apr 2 13 38
May 2 5 47
Jun 1 0 56
Jul 2 0 61
Aug 3 0 60
Sep 2 0 53
Oct 2 5 42
Nov 2 17 30
Dec 1 19 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 69% of residents leaning left and 21% leaning right.

Liberal (70%) (21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 16%
Hillary Clinton 72%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 6, CO State House District 58, CO
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Schools

Telluride Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Telluride High School
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Telluride Intermediate School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Fort Lewis College
46 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Technical College of the Rockies
54 miles, N • 1.4 star
Western Colorado University
64 miles, E • 1.9 star
San Juan College
83 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Montrose Memorial Hospital
38 miles, N • 5 star
Mercy Regional Medical Center
49 miles, SW • 5 star
Delta County Memorial Hospital
57 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

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