What are the schools like in Laporte, CO?

Laporte is served primarily by Poudre School District R-1. The district operates 31 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Laporte?

The median household income in Laporte, CO is $69,732 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Laporte, CO?

Laporte has an average high temperature of 45.0°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 53.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Laporte, CO affordable or expensive?

Laporte's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Laporte is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $355,700 and the median rent is $1,138 per month.

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

Laporte has a violent crime rate of 274.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2002.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Laporte, CO a Good Place to Live?

Laporte is a small town of 2,233 in Colorado, with a median household income of $69,732 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Laporte stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Laporte is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Laporte 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: 96.6

Laporte's overall cost of living index is 96.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Laporte costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Laporte, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$355,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,138	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,732	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Laporte's violent crime rate is 274.0 per 100,000 residents — 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

274.0 /100k

Property Crime

2002.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Laporte is served primarily by Poudre School District R-1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Laporte, CO	National Avg
School District	Poudre School District R-1	—
Elementary Schools	31	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Laporte sees average highs of 45.0°F in January and 87.4°F in July, with 17.1 inches of annual precipitation and 53.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Laporte, CO
Average High — January	45.0°F
Average High — July	87.4°F
Annual Precipitation	17.1"
Annual Snowfall	53.5"

Demographics

Metric	Laporte, CO	National Avg
Population	2,233	—
Median Age	49.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	15.1%	22.2%
65 and over	20.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Laporte

Laporte, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80535

Laporte vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laporte, CO affordable or expensive?

Laporte's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Laporte roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $355,700 and median rent is $1,138/month.

What is the crime rate in Laporte, CO?

Laporte's violent crime rate is 274.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2002.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Laporte?

Public schools in Laporte are operated by Poudre School District R-1. The district has 31 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 32.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Laporte, CO a good place to live?

Laporte, CO has a population of 2,233, a median household income of $69,732, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Laporte?

Laporte averages 45.0°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.1 inches with about 53.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Laporte?

Laporte, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80535.

What is the population of Laporte?

The population of Laporte, Colorado is 2,233 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Laporte?

Key numbers for living in Laporte: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $355,700, median household income $69,732, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Laporte side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.