Question 1

Is 81435 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 81435 in Mountain has a crime score of 95/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 81435 among the safer ZIP codes in the Mountain metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 81435?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 81435 has a school score of 69/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 81435 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Mountain district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 81435 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 81435?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 81435 is approximately $2.15M, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 81435 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 81435 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 81435 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 81435 has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100, placing it in the moderate range for Mountain. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 67/100, 81435 scores similarly to the middle tier of Mountain neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Telluride High School	09–12	298	67%	67%
Telluride Middle School	07–08	124	47%	62%
Telluride Intermediate School	03–06	237	41%	63%
Telluride Elementary School	PK–02	140	—	—

— ZIP 81435

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