Columbine: Economy & Jobs
Columbine's typical household earns $131,232 (1.2× higher than Jefferson County median $110,656; 1.4× higher than Colorado median $95,470), with homes at a median value of $617,200. The surrounding county supports 339,996 jobs (avg $85,628).
- $105,584 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Colorado $94,423).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $131,232 — above the Colorado median ($90,671). Poverty rate 4.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 60% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 4.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 21.9% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 60.0% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.4% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $337,590 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $35,644,115 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $105,584 (vs Colorado $94,423) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $147,544 |
| Median Household Income | $131,232 (vs Colorado $90,671) |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $131,232 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.8% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 22% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 26.40 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 22.4% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 339,996 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $29,113,262,658 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $85,628 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,832,010 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% (vs Colorado 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 18 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 69,479 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 3,859.90 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Grain, Horticulture Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 20,149 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 307,086 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 23,046,365 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 100 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 43 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 150 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 128 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 8 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 38 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 42 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 35 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 520 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 517 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 61 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 164 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Walmart SC 1689 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.2 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER CANON CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $5,251,885,942 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,017.29 (vs Colorado $9,325) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 655,070 people (vs Colorado 108,201) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 68.6% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Pct Walked | 22.4% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 40.6 years (vs Colorado 35.7y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 33.2% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 4 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12