Living in Gunnison County, Colorado

Gunnison County is a county in Colorado with a population of around 16,067. The main communities are Somerset, Gunnison, Mount Crested Butte.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $992/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $692K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 28°F) and cool summers (highs around 66°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has hurricane risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Gunnison County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 35 and a highly educated workforce (56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.