Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
14%
Leadville
Leadville, CO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,389
Population
2,749
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Colorado’s historic city in the clouds
Historic
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Scenic
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Mountains
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Tourism
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Outdoors
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Resting at 10,200 feet in the foothills of two of Colorado’s highest peaks, Leadville is a Rocky Mountain hidden gem. Surrounded by panoramic views of snow-capped mountains and lush aspen forests, Leadville is one of the remaining authentic mining towns and a designated National Historic Landmark district. The town has 50 historical structures and eight museums that visitors and locals head to each year. Tour silver mines and learn about Leadville’s connection to the Wild West at the National Mining Hall of Fame Museum. Engulfed in natural beauty, there is an abundance of outdoor activities to enjoy in Leadville. Thousands flock to the city every year for camping, hunting, fishing, mountain climbing, and especially skiing. To enjoy Colorado’s famous powdery snow ski experience at an affordable price, visit Leadville’s Ski Cooper. Leadville is also a great recreation area in the warmer months and is hot spot for whitewater rafting and kayaking.
The community in Leadville definitely connects through a shared love of outdoor adventure and special events usually involve celebrating Mother Nature. One of the biggest annual events is Ski Joring, and quirky event in March where horse riders pull skiers through an obstacle course in snow.
Leadville has the Leadville-Lake County Airport in town if you ever need to fly out of town and is close to several other mountain ranges. The city is less than an hour from Breckenridge, another major tourist location.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,665
Average: $78,389
Education
1,195
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,646
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Leadville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Leadville, CO is $1,384 for one bedroom, $1,474 for two bedrooms, and $1,935 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leadville has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,384/month
649 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
262 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
268 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
414 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
414 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
35 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
32 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad
- Leadville National Fish Hatchery
- Ski Cooper
Airports
- Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.