Mount Crested Butte, CO

Mount Crested Butte, Colorado

Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, in Gunnison county, is 114 miles SW of Lakewood, Colorado (center to center) and 115 miles W of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The town is home to some 707 residents.

The People and Families of Mount Crested Butte

In Mount Crested Butte, about 32% of adults are married. Mount Crested Butte somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

The people of the town are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Crested Butte had a median family income of $64,167. More so than most places, the people in Mount Crested Butte generally have good jobs with good salaries. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Mount Crested Butte.

Mount Crested Butte Housing

According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Mount Crested Butte was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Mount Crested Butte have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Mount Crested Butte, 55% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Mount Crested Butte it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the town let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Mount Crested Butte strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Mount Crested Butte, CO

Comparing Mount Crested Butte to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Mount Crested Butte Almanac

Mount Crested Butte Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mount Crested Butte Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mount Crested Butte, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mount Crested Butte Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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