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Gunbarrel, CO

High Pressure

Living in Gunbarrel, CO costs about 60% more than the national average (Cost Index: 160). Housing is the main driver — the typical home value of $789,200 is well above the $303,400 US median. The local median household income is $111,506, which helps frame the place-side housing burden.

Gunbarrel already reads as a high-pressure housing market, with 21% rent burden, 7.1x home-price-to-income, and a housing index of 260. 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 Gunbarrel.

Monthly Housing
$1,924/mo
Lower of rent or buy scenario
Housing Burden
21%
Healthy
Residual Cash
$6,868/mo
After housing and debt · $2,289/person
Rent vs Buy
Rent first
Main pressure: everyday costs
Assumptions
Housing Mode
Confidence: MediumHome source: ACSRent source: ACSBEA proxy: nonmetroHousehold size: 3Down payment: 20%Fixed burden: 26%
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Cost Index
160
Very Expensive
Based on housing costs · See methodology
Median Home Value
$789,200
Source: Census ACS
National: $303,400
Median Rent
$1,924/mo
Source: Census ACS
National: $1,348/mo
Household Income
$111,506
National: $78,538
Population
10,424
Purchasing Power
89
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
260 / 100
~2.6x more expensive
Rent Index
143 / 100
43% 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
160
Very Expensive · 60% above average

Gunbarrel Mortgage Calculator

Pre-filled with the local median home value of $789,200 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
$111,506
Census ACS place context
Rent Burden Estimate
21%
Typical annual rent / local household income
Home Price to Income
7.1x
Typical home value / local household income
Use this section to judge whether Gunbarrel 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 Gunbarrel, CO

Est. Annual Property Tax
$4,025
Monthly Impact
$335
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
Gunbarrel, CO: 260
Rent Prices
143

FAQ: Living in Gunbarrel

Is Gunbarrel, CO an expensive place to live?+

Yes — Gunbarrel is about 60% more expensive than the national average, with an overall Cost Index of 160. Housing is the biggest factor: the typical home here is valued around $789,200, and monthly rents average roughly $1,924. Day-to-day costs like groceries and utilities tend to run closer to the national norm.

How does Gunbarrel fit a household housing budget?+

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,924, while local median household income is $111,506. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 21% 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 Gunbarrel, 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 $789,200, that translates to roughly $4,025 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 7.79% on everyday purchases.

How much does it cost to rent in Gunbarrel, CO?+

The typical monthly rent in Gunbarrel is around $1,924. That's about 43% higher than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $789,200, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

How much does a house cost in Gunbarrel, CO?+

The median home in Gunbarrel is valued at $789,200. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $3,991/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 60% of residents here own their homes.

Are groceries and utilities expensive in Gunbarrel?+

Grocery prices in Gunbarrel 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 Gunbarrel, CO like to live in?+

Gunbarrel is a small town with a population of about 10,424. The median age of residents is 42.1, skewing somewhat older — common in established suburban communities. The local poverty rate is 9.41%, 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