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Four Square Mile, CO

High Pressure

Living in Four Square Mile, CO costs about 19% more than the national average (Cost Index: 119). Housing is the main driver — the typical home value of $448,200 is well above the $303,400 US median. The local median household income is $73,318, which helps frame the place-side housing burden.

Four Square Mile already reads as a high-pressure housing market, with 29% rent burden, 6.1x home-price-to-income, and a housing index of 148. Treat this page as a stress test for rent, mortgage, and tax burden before assuming the move works.Data Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 · BEA RPP 2023 · Zillow ZHVI

Data Updated: March 2026
Housing Feasibility Verdict
Stretch

Based on your household income, housing mode, local rent, home value, property tax, and mortgage assumptions for Four Square Mile.

Monthly Housing
$1,796/mo
Lower of rent or buy scenario
Housing Burden
29%
Healthy
Residual Cash
$3,814/mo
After housing and debt · $1,271/person
Rent vs Buy
Rent first
Main pressure: home prices
Assumptions
Housing Mode
Confidence: MediumHome source: ACSRent source: ACSBEA proxy: nonmetroHousehold size: 3Down payment: 20%Fixed burden: 38%
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Cost Index
119
Expensive
Based on housing costs · See methodology
Median Home Value
$448,200
Source: Census ACS
National: $303,400
Median Rent
$1,796/mo
Source: Census ACS
National: $1,348/mo
Household Income
$73,318
National: $78,538
Population
21,788
Purchasing Power
78
100 = national baseline

Cost of Living Breakdown

Each index uses 100 as the US national average. A score of 150 means 50% more expensive; 80 means 20% cheaper.

Housing Cost Index
148 / 100
48% above average
Rent Index
133 / 100
33% above average
Goods & Groceries
96 / 100
About the same as most US cities
BEA State Nonmetro avg.
Utilities
88 / 100
12% lower utility bills
BEA State Nonmetro avg.
Healthcare & Services
98 / 100
In line with national average
BEA State Nonmetro avg.
Overall Index
119
Expensive · 19% above average

Four Square Mile Mortgage Calculator

Pre-filled with the local median home value of $448,200 and Colorado's property tax rate of 0.51%.

Household Housing Budget

Local median household income is shown only as a place-side affordability input. Personal salary, filing status, and take-home pay analysis belong in salary.city.

Local Household Income
$73,318
Census ACS place context
Rent Burden Estimate
29%
Typical annual rent / local household income
Home Price to Income
6.1x
Typical home value / local household income
Use this section to judge whether Four Square Mile looks structurally manageable for a household budget. For a specific job offer, filing status, payroll taxes, or salary equivalence across cities, run the income-side decision in salary.city.

Property Tax in Four Square Mile, CO

Est. Annual Property Tax
$2,286
Monthly Impact
$191
Added to your mortgage
Effective Rate
0.51%
National avg: ~1.00%

Colorado Place Tax Context

Tax TypeColoradoNational Avg
Property Tax Rate0.51%1.00%
Top Income Tax Rate4.4%~5.0%
State Sales Tax7.79%~5.0%

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost Index Comparison (100 = National Avg)

Housing CostsNational Avg: 100
Four Square Mile, CO: 148
Rent Prices
133

FAQ: Living in Four Square Mile

Is Four Square Mile, CO an expensive place to live?+

Yes — Four Square Mile is about 19% more expensive than the national average, with an overall Cost Index of 119. Housing is the biggest factor: the typical home here is valued around $448,200, and monthly rents average roughly $1,796. Day-to-day costs like groceries and utilities tend to run closer to the national norm.

How does Four Square Mile fit a household housing budget?+

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,796, while local median household income is $73,318. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 29% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

How much are taxes in Four Square Mile, CO?+

Colorado has a progressive state income tax with a top rate of 4.4%. The effective property tax rate is 0.51%. On a home worth $448,200, that translates to roughly $2,286 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 7.79% on everyday purchases.

How much does it cost to rent in Four Square Mile, CO?+

The typical monthly rent in Four Square Mile is around $1,796. That's about 33% higher than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $448,200, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

How much does a house cost in Four Square Mile, CO?+

The median home in Four Square Mile is valued at $448,200. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $2,266/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 25% of residents here own their homes.

Are groceries and utilities expensive in Four Square Mile?+

Grocery prices in Four Square Mile are about average compared to the rest of the US (index: 96, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are below average (index: 88). Overall, these everyday costs shouldn't cause major surprises if you're moving from another similarly-sized US city.

What is Four Square Mile, CO like to live in?+

Four Square Mile is a small town with a population of about 21,788. The median age of residents is 31.7, skewing younger — often a sign of a college town or fast-growing area. The local poverty rate is 15.22%, near the national average of 12.4%.

Lower-Pressure Alternatives in Colorado

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Higher-Pressure Comparisons in Colorado

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Reviewed by LivabilityCalc Research Team
Financial Data Analysts · Census & Economic Data Specialists
Data Sources & Methodology
  • Real Estate & Housing: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI, Smoothed & Seasonally Adjusted) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI). Structural fallback utilizes U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates.
  • Goods, Utilities & Services: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Metropolitan Area Regional Price Parities (MARPP), incorporating verified State Nonmetropolitan averages.
  • Mortgage Rates: Freddie Mac 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (PMMS) via Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
  • Tax Context: State-level property, sales, and income-tax context used for place-side relocation planning. Personal take-home pay and offer analysis are handled by salary.city.
  • Index Methodology: Weighting matrix derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Expenditure Surveys (CEX) distributional models. Baseline standardized at 100. (Read methodology details)
Last data update: March 2026 · Mortgage rates updated monthly