Cost of Living in Inverness, CO

Population 3,088 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

219
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Inverness run well above the national baseline, with a median of $800,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $104,636 place the city among the better-paid Colorado metros.

Geographically, Inverness is part of the immediate Centennial metro area. Median home values run roughly 28% higher than Centennial's $627,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 262
Rent 155

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

About the Cost of Living in Inverness

The median home value in Inverness is $799,600 — 162% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,036/month, 55% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $104,636/year is 40% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 63.6°F and lows of 36.7°F. Overall, Inverness has a cost of living index of 219 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 119% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$799,600
162% above avg
Median Rent
$2,036/mo
55% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
32.7x
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 15.4%
Renter-occupied 84.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,036
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,650/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
17.6 min
35% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
25.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
63.5%
Carpooled
3.9%
Public transit
1.4%
Walked
5.4%
Work from home
25.1%

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
$104,636
40% above avg
Per Capita Income
$76,550
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
6% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Labor Force Participation
88.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 39.0%
Graduate degree 35.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.9
Male median age 30.6
Female median age 35.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.6°F
Avg Low
36.7°F
Annual Precip
15"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 454654606981878577645244
Low °F 192027344352595749362619
Precip" 0.410.431.041.942.041.981.762.251.291.000.530.35

💨 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 Inverness, CO?

Inverness has a cost index of 219 (100 = national average). It is 119% above the national average.

What is average rent in Inverness, CO?

The median gross rent in Inverness is $2,036 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Inverness?

The median home value in Inverness is $799,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Inverness?

The median household income in Inverness is $104,636 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Inverness, CO?

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

Is Inverness, CO affordable?

Inverness is above average in cost of living, with an index of 219 — about 119% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Inverness?

Inverness has average high temperatures of 63.6°F and average lows of 36.7°F. Annual precipitation is 15". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Inverness at a Glance

Population
3,088
Median Income
$104,636
Home Value
$799,600
Median Rent
$2,036/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg High Temp
63.6°F
Sales Tax
7.8%
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