Battlement Mesa is a small town of 5,148 in Colorado, with a median household income of $66,737
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Battlement Mesa stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Battlement Mesa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Battlement Mesa city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.7
Battlement Mesa's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Battlement Mesa costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Battlement Mesa, CO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$200,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$869
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,737
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Battlement Mesa's violent crime rate is 254.7 per 100,000 residents
— 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
254.7 /100k
Property Crime
1361.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Battlement Mesa is served primarily by Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Battlement Mesa, CO
National Avg
School District
Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Battlement Mesa sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 12.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 59.6 inches of snow per year.
Battlement Mesa's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Battlement Mesa roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $200,900 and median rent is $869/month.
Battlement Mesa's violent crime rate is 254.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1361.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Battlement Mesa are operated by Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Battlement Mesa, CO has a population of 5,148, a median household income of $66,737, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Battlement Mesa averages 36.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.6 inches
with about 59.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Battlement Mesa, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81635.
The population of Battlement Mesa, Colorado is 5,148 with a median age of 29.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Battlement Mesa: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $200,900, median household income $66,737, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Battlement Mesa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
