What are the schools like in Kittredge, CO?

School district data for Kittredge is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Kittredge?

The median household income in Kittredge, CO is $143,147 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Kittredge, CO?

Kittredge has an average high temperature of 44.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 80.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Kittredge, CO affordable or expensive?

Kittredge's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kittredge is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $638,400 and the median rent is $2,040 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kittredge, CO?

Kittredge has a violent crime rate of 435.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3593.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kittredge, CO a Good Place to Live?

Kittredge is a small town of 1,021 in Colorado, with a median household income of $143,147 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Kittredge stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Kittredge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kittredge 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

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

Metric	Kittredge, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$638,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,040	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$143,147	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Kittredge's violent crime rate is 435.8 per 100,000 residents — 15% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

435.8 /100k

Property Crime

3593.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Kittredge, CO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	70.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kittredge sees average highs of 44.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July, with 18.6 inches of annual precipitation and 80.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kittredge, CO
Average High — January	44.4°F
Average High — July	81.2°F
Annual Precipitation	18.6"
Annual Snowfall	80.8"

Demographics

Metric	Kittredge, CO	National Avg
Population	1,021	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.5%	22.2%
65 and over	10.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Evergreen, CO 2 mi Genesee, CO 3 mi Idledale, CO 3 mi Indian Hills, CO 4 mi Morrison, CO 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Kittredge

Kittredge, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80457

Kittredge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kittredge, CO affordable or expensive?

Kittredge's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kittredge roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $638,400 and median rent is $2,040/month.

What is the crime rate in Kittredge, CO?

Kittredge's violent crime rate is 435.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3593.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kittredge?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Kittredge, CO a good place to live?

Kittredge, CO has a population of 1,021, a median household income of $143,147, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Kittredge?

Kittredge averages 44.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.6 inches with about 80.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kittredge?

Kittredge, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80457.

What is the population of Kittredge?

The population of Kittredge, Colorado is 1,021 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kittredge?

Key numbers for living in Kittredge: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $638,400, median household income $143,147, crime index 137 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kittredge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.