Life in Gunnison research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Gunnison over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gunnison:
The population in Gunnison is 6,712.
The median home value in Gunnison is $613,214.
The median income in Gunnison is $55,313.
The cost of living in Gunnison is 110 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Gunnison is $1,120.
The unemployment rate in Gunnison is 5.3%.
The poverty rate in Gunnison is 26.0%.
The average high in Gunnison is 53.2° and the average low is 23.1°.
Crime in Gunnison summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gunnison. Key points include:
There were 287 total crimes in Gunnison in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gunnison is 4,161.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gunnison is 391.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gunnison is 3,769.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gunnison is 96.36% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gunnison / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 287 | 4,161.2 | 3,069.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 27 | 391.5 | 476.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 29.0 | 63.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 21 | 304.5 | 350.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 260 | 3,769.8 | 2,592.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 16 | 232.0 | 348.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 235 | 3,407.3 | 1,754.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 130.5 | 490.6 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Gunnison summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gunnison. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gunnison is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gunnison is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gunnison is $613,214.
The median income in Gunnison is $55,313.
| Living Expense | Gunnison | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 111 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 126 | 134 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 89 | 100 | |
The average high in Gunnison is 53.2° and the average low is 23.1°.
There are 49.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.2 inches of precipitation each year with 96.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gunnison |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 53.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 23.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 49.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 96.7 |
The current population in Gunnison is 6,712. The population has increased 16.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,712 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 6,629 | 2.6% |
| 2021 | 6,459 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 6,653 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 6,403 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 6,322 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 6,250 | 2.7% |
| 2016 | 6,086 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 5,955 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,927 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 5,890 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 5,892 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 5,840 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 5,783 | - |
78.9% White with 5,296 White residents.
1.2% African American with 80 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 89 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 13 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 22 Other residents.
5.2% Two Or More with 349 Two Or More residents.
12.6% Hispanic with 845 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gunnison | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.9% | 65.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.2% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.2% | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 12.6% | 22.2% | 19.0% |
Gunnison is 40.9% female with 2,745 female residents.
Gunnison is 59.1% male with 3,966 male residents.
| Gender | Gunnison | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.9% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 59.1% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
-0.0% of adults in Gunnison completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Gunnison completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Gunnison completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Gunnison completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Gunnison completed associate's degree.
39.0% of adults in Gunnison completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Gunnison completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Gunnison completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Gunnison completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gunnison | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 39.0% | 28.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
10.1% of households in Gunnison earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Gunnison earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.6% of households in Gunnison earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.9% of households in Gunnison earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Gunnison earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Gunnison earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.5% of households in Gunnison earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.2% of households in Gunnison earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.2% of households in Gunnison earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.8% of households in Gunnison earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gunnison | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.1% | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.6% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.9% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 15.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.5% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.2% | 19.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 15.8% | 12.6% |