Ophir
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Great for
- Lack of Traffic
- Parks & Recreation
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Peace & Quiet
Not great for
- Schools
- Childcare
- Eating Out
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Country Lovers
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Ophir
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Ophir -a mountain town famous for gold and alternating current"
This little mountain town of only about 100 people has amazing views and a high standard of living, the average household income is above Colorado's average at about $60,000. The town sits in a pretty valley at nearly 10,000 feet.The town sits in a valley a mountain from Telluride to the north. This is a truly beautiful place to visit and explore and there are great forest access roads (winter only) that cut between HW 550 to the east and HW 145 to the west of town.
Named after the gold rich Arabian city, Ophir did have a goldrush of its own thus lending the name. Ophir was also the site of the world's first commercial system to generate and transmit alternating current electricity.
Named after the gold rich Arabian city, Ophir did have a goldrush of its own thus lending the name. Ophir was also the site of the world's first commercial system to generate and transmit alternating current electricity.
Pros
- beautiful setting
- tons of outdoor activities
Cons
- no amenities
- very remote
Recommended for
- Country Lovers
Ophir
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Childcare
"Real mountain living"
Ophir is a very small town in the heart of the Rockies, only about 1/2 an hour from Telluride. There are only 158 people who call Ophir home, and most of these residents make well over the Colorado state average household income. Many of the homes here are beautiful mountain properties with access to some of the best nature has to offer. The average cost for a single family detached home is just over $561,000.
The most common industry in Ophir is professional, scientific, and technical services with over 25% of the population working in this industry. The second most common industry here is accommodation and food services.
The most common industry in Ophir is professional, scientific, and technical services with over 25% of the population working in this industry. The second most common industry here is accommodation and food services.
Pros
- beautiful setting
- tons of outdoor activities
Cons
- very remote
- no amenities
Recommended for
- Professionals
