Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
13%
Parachute, CO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,088
Population
1,735
Renter Mix
53% Rent
Legends, cliffs, and desert terrain in northwestern town of Parachute
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Parachute
The town of Parachute is named after Parachute Creek, which flows through town and empties into the better-recognized Colorado River. Legend says that a land surveyor in 1879 noted that the river patterns of Roan Plateau resembled lines of a parachute, giving this northwest town its name. Activities include fishing, rafting, and horseback riding. Not far from the modest restaurants and I-70 is a golf course. In addition, the Book Cliffs - a desert mountain range made up of sandstone - surround Parachute.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,417
Average: $62,934
Education
280
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
785
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Parachute has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Parachute, CO is $1,088 for one bedroom, $1,278 for two bedrooms, and $1,490 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Parachute has increased by 4.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,088/month
733 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Parachute, CO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Bea Underwood Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
369 Students
Grand Valley Center For Family Learning
Public
Grades PK-5
221 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
241 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
317 Students
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Methodology
† 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.