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Telluride, CO

Telluride, CO.

Population: 5,876 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Telluride, CO is $2.19M — up 7.3% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$2.19M

Median home value

+7.3%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$2.19M
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+46.8%
10-year appreciation
+157.7%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$2.22M
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
135
New listings (monthly)
23

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
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Telluride Intermediate School, Telluride High School, Telluride Middle School, Telluride Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bonita Peak Mining District (19.3 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)

Annual precipitation
27.2 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)
47
Days with Good air quality
185
Days with Moderate air quality
68
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park (43 mi)
National parks include
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Curecanti National Recreation Area, Mesa Verde National Park
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 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
1,996
Housing built before 1970
4.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,072
Mean commute to work
11 min
Households with broadband internet
63.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,104
Average weekly wage
$1,086
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
37

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

How it compares

TellurideState medianUS median
Median home value$2.19M$497,277$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,072$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 Telluride, CO?
$2.19M.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Telluride, CO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche.
What is the wildfire risk in Telluride, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Telluride, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Telluride, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Telluride, CO?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Telluride, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Telluride, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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