What are the schools like in Deer Trail, CO?

Deer Trail is served primarily by Deer Trail School District No. 26J. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Deer Trail?

The median household income in Deer Trail, CO is $64,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Deer Trail, CO?

Deer Trail has an average high temperature of 42.3°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.7 inches.

Deer Trail, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Deer Trail, CO affordable or expensive?

Deer Trail's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Deer Trail is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $343,800 and the median rent is $594 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Deer Trail, CO?

Deer Trail has a violent crime rate of 702.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3182.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Deer Trail, CO a Good Place to Live?

Deer Trail is a small town of 904 in Colorado, with a median household income of $64,333 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Deer Trail stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Deer Trail is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Deer Trail 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: 105.5

Deer Trail's overall cost of living index is 105.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Deer Trail costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Deer Trail, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$343,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$594	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Deer Trail's violent crime rate is 702.6 per 100,000 residents — 85% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

702.6 /100k

Property Crime

3182.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Deer Trail is served primarily by Deer Trail School District No. 26J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Deer Trail, CO	National Avg
School District	Deer Trail School District No. 26J	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Deer Trail sees average highs of 42.3°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 17.8 inches of annual precipitation and 42.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Deer Trail, CO
Average High — January	42.3°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	17.8"
Annual Snowfall	42.7"

Demographics

Metric	Deer Trail, CO	National Avg
Population	904	—
Median Age	34.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	41.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	29.3%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Deer Trail

Deer Trail, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80105

Deer Trail vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deer Trail, CO affordable or expensive?

Deer Trail's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Deer Trail roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $343,800 and median rent is $594/month.

What is the crime rate in Deer Trail, CO?

Deer Trail's violent crime rate is 702.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3182.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Deer Trail?

Public schools in Deer Trail are operated by Deer Trail School District No. 26J. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 11.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Deer Trail, CO a good place to live?

Deer Trail, CO has a population of 904, a median household income of $64,333, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Deer Trail?

Deer Trail averages 42.3°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.8 inches with about 42.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Deer Trail?

Deer Trail, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80105.

What is the population of Deer Trail?

The population of Deer Trail, Colorado is 904 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Deer Trail?

Key numbers for living in Deer Trail: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $343,800, median household income $64,333, crime index 172 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deer Trail side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.