Best Job Markets in Colorado
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Colorado based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Holyoke leads the ranking with a value of 0.2% and a population of 2,378.
The top three cities are Holyoke (0.2%), Silt (0.2%), and Columbine Valley (0.4%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Colorado.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Holyoke | 0.2% | 2,378 |
| #2 | Silt | 0.2% | 3,575 |
| #3 | Columbine Valley | 0.4% | 2,084 |
| #4 | Estes Park | 0.5% | 5,879 |
| #5 | Meeker | 0.5% | 2,528 |
| #6 | Cheyenne Wells | 0.6% | 949 |
| #7 | Marble | 0.6% | 236 |
| #8 | Breckenridge | 0.7% | 5,001 |
| #9 | Deer Trail | 0.7% | 1,180 |
| #10 | Timnath | 0.7% | 8,007 |
| #11 | Blue River | 0.8% | 1,145 |
| #12 | Gypsum | 0.8% | 8,481 |
| #13 | Fowler | 0.9% | 1,101 |
| #14 | Loghill Village | 0.9% | 665 |
| #15 | Walsh | 0.9% | 403 |
| #16 | Evergreen | 1.0% | 8,643 |
| #17 | Sterling Ranch | 1.0% | 2,530 |
| #18 | Allenspark | 1.1% | 826 |
| #19 | Lochbuie | 1.1% | 8,142 |
| #20 | Acres Green | 1.2% | 2,709 |
| #21 | Ellicott | 1.2% | 1,337 |
| #22 | Stratton | 1.2% | 729 |
| #23 | Mountain View | 1.3% | 500 |
| #24 | New Castle | 1.3% | 4,878 |
| #25 | Perry Park | 1.3% | 1,801 |
| #26 | Wiley | 1.3% | 424 |
| #27 | Sedgwick | 1.4% | 154 |
| #28 | Sierra Ridge | 1.4% | 3,264 |
| #29 | Akron | 1.5% | 1,681 |
| #30 | Eagle | 1.5% | 7,479 |
| #31 | Hot Sulphur Springs | 1.5% | 977 |
| #32 | Craig | 1.6% | 9,022 |
| #33 | Foxfield | 1.6% | 739 |
| #34 | Alamosa | 1.7% | 9,847 |
| #35 | Merino | 1.7% | 286 |
| #36 | Todd Creek | 1.7% | 5,069 |
| #37 | Berthoud | 1.8% | 11,684 |
| #38 | Dacono | 1.8% | 6,419 |
| #39 | Fairmount | 1.8% | 10,521 |
| #40 | Fleming | 1.8% | 598 |
| #41 | Florence | 1.8% | 3,870 |
| #42 | Ward | 1.8% | 89 |
| #43 | Alamosa East | 1.9% | 1,404 |
| #44 | Keenesburg | 1.9% | 1,866 |
| #45 | Keystone | 1.9% | 1,111 |
| #46 | Limon | 1.9% | 1,572 |
| #47 | Meridian Village | 1.9% | 2,768 |
| #48 | Yampa | 1.9% | 342 |
| #49 | Bethune | 2.0% | 257 |
| #50 | Fruita | 2.0% | 13,578 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Colorado?
Holyoke ranks #1 for best job markets in Colorado with a value of 0.2% and a population of 2,378.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Colorado?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Colorado. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Colorado compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Colorado's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.