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Gunnison, CO

Gunnison, CO.

Population: 10,971 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gunnison, CO is $625,356 — up 3.8% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$625,356

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$625,356
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+127.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$626,093
House Price Index (state)
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
80
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Gunnison High School, Gunnison Middle School, Lake Preschool, Gunnison Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Standard Mine (24.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
38.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
21.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
251
Days with Moderate air quality
112
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Curecanti National Recreation Area (16 mi)
National parks include
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GUNNISON VALLEY HOSPITAL
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
15
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-49 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
22.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,617
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
76.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,180
Average weekly wage
$960
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
110

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GunnisonState medianUS median
Median home value$625,356$497,277$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,617$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Gunnison, CO?
$625,356.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gunnison, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Gunnison, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gunnison, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gunnison, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gunnison, CO?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Gunnison, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gunnison, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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