City profile · Colorado · Census ACS 2023

Grand Lake, CO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Grand Lake - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

316
Residents
$100,625
Median income
$358,300
Median home
$1,475
Median rent (state)

Grand Lake - the verdict

Grand Lake ranks in the 78th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

78th
percentile, household income
73rd
percentile, home value
59th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Grand Lake, CO

316 people live in Grand Lake, Colorado - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Grand Lake households earn a median of $100,625 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 0.0%. Grand Lake's housing stock carries a median value of $358,300, and the median resident age is 60.2 years. About 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 68.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 36.9°F with 18.6 inches of precipitation per year and 154.9 inches of snowfall.

Colorado carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Colorado scores 103.1 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,475 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Colorado run around $202, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 50.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

316 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Colorado

Median Household Income

$100,625 /yr

Poverty 0.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.1 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Colorado average

How does Grand Lake compare to other US cities?

Where Grand Lake sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 78% higher than other cities
Home value 73% pricier than other cities
Median rent 59% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Grand Lake against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Colorado only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Colorado-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Grand Lake near the bottom of Colorado's cities

Among the 408 Colorado cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Grand Lake ranks #302 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Grand Lake only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#116 of 379
69th percentile in Colorado
Median Gross Rent
#247 of 408
38th percentile in Colorado
Median Home Value
#223 of 388
42nd percentile in Colorado
Poverty Rate
#302 of 408
0th percentile in Colorado
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#202 of 408
50th percentile in Colorado

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Colorado only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

78thIncome percentile

78th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Grand Lake's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$358,300 27th percentile more affordable than 27% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Grand Lake $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Grand Lake, CO Grand Lake, CO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Grand Lake, CO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Grand Lake, CO median $100,625/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Grand Lake, CO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Grand Lake, CO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 34.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 68.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
316
Median Income
$100,625
Median Home Value
$358,300
Median Age
60.2
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor force participation
68.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%

Climate

Avg Temperature
36.9°F
Annual Precipitation
18.6"
Annual Snowfall
154.9"

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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400 residents405 residents410 residents415 residents 202020212022202320242025 410 residents 402 residents ▼ -2.0%
Grand Lake's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
50.5%
Carpool
4.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
9.4%
Work from Home
12.0%
Other
23.9%

Based on 192 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Colorado - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$90
avg/month
Natural Gas
$62
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$202
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Colorado state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Colorado state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Grand Lake sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.1
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,475/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
50.2 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Colorado

Copper Mountain
321 people
North Washington
311 people
City of Creede
307 people
Blanca
326 people
Idledale
306 people
Vineland
332 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Grand Lake's 316 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Nelson, AZ
316 people
Delight, AR
316 people
Stinesville, IN
316 people
Whiting, KS
316 people
Cyrus, MN
316 people
Hamilton, MS
316 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Grand Lake's $100,625 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Woodlawn, KY
$100,625 median income
Kossuth, MS
$100,625 median income
Hillsboro, VA
$100,625 median income
Alpine, WY
$100,625 median income
Petty, TX
$100,605 median income
Fort Wright, KY
$100,647 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Grand Lake, CO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Grand Lake, CO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 88.9% 11.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.0% White 88.9% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 11.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Grand Lake compares to nearby Colorado cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Grand Lake (this city) 316 $100,625
Copper Mountain 321 $123,940
North Washington 311 N/A
City of Creede 307 $49,375
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CO NOAA Normals OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Grand Lake, CO?

What is the population of Grand Lake, CO? +

Grand Lake, CO has a population of 316 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Grand Lake, CO? +

Grand Lake households earn a median of $100,625 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Grand Lake? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Grand Lake; the closest available measure is the Colorado state average, a cost of living index of 103.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Colorado vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Grand Lake, CO? +

Homes in Grand Lake carry a median value of $358,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Grand Lake? +

Grand Lake has an average annual temperature of 36.9°F, 18.6 inches of precipitation, and 154.9 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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