In Gunnison, Colorado, the median home price is $705,806; median household income is $84,527; the population is 17,241; schools rate 5.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 175.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.2 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Gunnison at a glance
Population
17,241
Median Household Income
$84,527
Typical Home Value
$705,806
School District Rating
5.6
Violent Crime Rate
175.0
Avg Commute Time
20.2
About Gunnison
Gunnison has a population of 17,241. The median home value is $705,806, 27% above the Colorado median. Median household income is $84,527 (11% below the Colorado median). The most populated towns are Gunnison, Crested Butte, and Somerset.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Gunnison
4 towns, by population.
Gunnison at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Gunnison?
- Gunnison has a population of 17,241 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Gunnison?
- The median home value in Gunnison is $705,806. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Gunnison?
- Median household income in Gunnison is $84,527 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Gunnison in?
- Gunnison is in Colorado.
- How many towns are in Gunnison?
- Gunnison contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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