B-

Stoneham, CO

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Affordability Score: 66/100

Population: 164 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Stoneham, CO aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 164 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (66/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $82,500, median home value of $238,600, median rent of per month, and 42.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,563 per month (studio $1,171, 1BR $1,238, 3BR $2,174, 4BR $2,590). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $17,740 per year, consuming 22% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Stoneham, CO include education. Pressure points are childcare. Unemployment currently reads 4.8% and poverty 3.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B-
$82,500
Median household income
Education B+
42.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B
2.9x
Home value $238,600 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B
$1,563/mo
2BR fair market rent (23% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare F
$17,740/yr
Center-based infant care (22% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$82,500
▲ 33% vs national
Per Capita Income
$39,371
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Poverty Rate
3.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$238,600
▼ 13% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
82.7%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,563/mo
▲ 30% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,171
1BR
$1,238
2BR
$1,563
3BR
$2,174
4BR
$2,590

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
▲ 12 ppt vs national
High School+
65.2%
Median Age
39.9
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$17,740/yr
22% of income
Toddler (Center)
$15,259/yr
Preschool (Center)
$13,099/yr
School-Age (Center)
$7,591/yr

What This Means

Stoneham, CO receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 164. This area performs well in education. Challenges include childcare. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Stoneham, CO affordable?
Stoneham, CO receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $82,500. Median home value is $238,600.
What is the cost of living in Stoneham?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,563/mo. Infant childcare $17,740/yr. Median home value $238,600.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →