Cost of Living in The Pinery, CO

Population 11,740 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

234
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in The Pinery sits 133% above the national median — $710,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $173,889 (133% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Located 12 miles southeast of Centennial, The Pinery falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 13% higher than Centennial's $627,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 233
Rent 237

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

About the Cost of Living in The Pinery

The median home value in The Pinery is $709,800 — 133% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $3,115/month, 137% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $173,889/year is 133% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, 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, The Pinery has a cost of living index of 234 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 134% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$709,800
133% above avg
Median Rent
$3,115/mo
137% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.0x
Favors buying
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 96.7%
Renter-occupied 3.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$3,115
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,729/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
33.7 min
25% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
28.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
63.3%
Carpooled
6.1%
Public transit
0.9%
Work from home
28.9%

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
$173,889
133% above avg
Per Capita Income
$70,870
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
34% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 35.9%
Graduate degree 25.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.7
Male median age 45.3
Female median age 44.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
54.9%
Good air days/yr
177
Max AQI recorded
48
PM2.5 days
316
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in The Pinery, CO?

The Pinery has a cost index of 234 (100 = national average). It is 134% above the national average.

What is average rent in The Pinery, CO?

The median gross rent in The Pinery is $3,115 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in The Pinery?

The median home value in The Pinery is $709,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in The Pinery?

The median household income in The Pinery is $173,889 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in The Pinery, CO?

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

Is The Pinery, CO affordable?

The Pinery is above average in cost of living, with an index of 234 — about 134% higher than the national average.

The Pinery at a Glance

Population
11,740
Median Income
$173,889
Home Value
$709,800
Median Rent
$3,115/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Sales Tax
7.8%
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