Cost of Living in Four Square Mile, CO

Population 21,788 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

143
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Four Square Mile is a smaller Colorado community of around 22000 residents, where median household incomes of $73,318 and housing costs ($448,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Four Square Mile sits roughly 6 miles south of Denver. Median home values run roughly 24% lower than Denver's $587,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 147
Rent 137

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Four Square Mile

The median home value in Four Square Mile is $448,200 — 47% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,796/month, 37% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $73,318/year is 2% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Colorado's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 7.8%. Overall, Four Square Mile has a cost of living index of 143 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$448,200
47% above avg
Median Rent
$1,796/mo
37% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.8x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$884
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,251
3 BR
$1,611
4 BR
$2,004
Owner-occupied 24.7%
Renter-occupied 75.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,796
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,410/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.1 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.0%
Carpooled
9.4%
Public transit
2.7%
Walked
1.3%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
16.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.4%
Total Sales Tax 7.8%
State rate 2.9%
Avg local rate 4.9%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$73,318
2% below avg
Per Capita Income
$42,450
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
32% below avg
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Labor Force Participation
76.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.3%
Graduate degree 18.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 31.7
Male median age 30.7
Female median age 33.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
65.5%
Good air days/yr
136
Max AQI recorded
14
PM2.5 days
351
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Four Square Mile, CO?

Four Square Mile has a cost index of 143 (100 = national average). It is 43% above the national average.

What is average rent in Four Square Mile, CO?

The median gross rent in Four Square Mile is $1,796 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Four Square Mile?

The median home value in Four Square Mile is $448,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Four Square Mile?

The median household income in Four Square Mile is $73,318 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Four Square Mile, CO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Four Square Mile is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.

Is Four Square Mile, CO affordable?

Four Square Mile is above average in cost of living, with an index of 143 — about 43% higher than the national average.

Four Square Mile at a Glance

Population
21,788
Median Income
$73,318
Home Value
$448,200
Median Rent
$1,796/mo
Unemployment
3.3%
Sales Tax
7.8%
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