Cost of Living in Timnath, CO

Population 8,007 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

203
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Timnath run well above the national baseline, with a median of $717,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $172,206 place the city among the better-paid Colorado metros. An unemployment rate of 0.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 5 miles east of Fort Collins, Timnath falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 31% higher than Fort Collins' $548,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 235
Rent 155

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

About the Cost of Living in Timnath

The median home value in Timnath is $717,300 — 135% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,040/month, 55% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $172,206/year is 131% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.7%, 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, Timnath has a cost of living index of 203 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 103% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$717,300
135% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$353,882
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,040/mo
55% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,775/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
29.3x
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 84.3%
Renter-occupied 15.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,040
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,654/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
26.6 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
25.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.6%
Carpooled
5.1%
Walked
2.0%
Work from home
25.3%

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
$172,206
131% above avg
Per Capita Income
$88,711
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
86% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 45.9%
Graduate degree 27.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36
Male median age 36.6
Female median age 35.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
47.9%
Good air days/yr
156
Max AQI recorded
61
PM2.5 days
304
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Timnath, CO?

Timnath has a cost index of 203 (100 = national average). It is 103% above the national average.

What is average rent in Timnath, CO?

The median gross rent in Timnath is $2,040 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Timnath?

The median home value in Timnath is $717,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Timnath?

The median household income in Timnath is $172,206 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Timnath, CO?

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

Is Timnath, CO affordable?

Timnath is above average in cost of living, with an index of 203 — about 103% higher than the national average.

Timnath at a Glance

Population
8,007
Median Income
$172,206
Home Value
$717,300
Median Rent
$2,040/mo
Unemployment
0.7%
Sales Tax
7.8%
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