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Telluride, CO


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Telluride, Colorado

Telluride, Colorado, in San Miguel county, is 173 miles W of Colorado Springs, Colorado. There are an estimated 2,221 people in the town.

The People and Families of Telluride

In Telluride, about 27% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Telluride isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Telluride had a median family income of $66,136. Telluride has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Telluride. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($39,500) in Telluride. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Telluride Housing

Approximately 39% of housing in Telluride is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Telluride contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Property taxes are a bit high in Telluride, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Telluride, 29% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. One way to meet people in Telluride is to try the public transportation system. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyTelluride Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyTelluride College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyTelluride Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyTelluride Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyTelluride Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Telluride Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Telluride Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Telluride, CO

Comparing Telluride to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity75
Age of the Population13
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use109

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime23

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