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Food Truck Costs Near Montrose, CO (81401)

Opportunity Score
68 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 81401 is a car-dependent suburban market. Walkability scores low — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 81401 is an suburban area. with a population of 23,719 and household incomes near the national median ($63,541). There are 56 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

23,719
Population
$63,541
Median Income
-15% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 45.9 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 20.9% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food Trucks and related businesses in ZIP 81401.

29
Sit-Down Restaurants
12.2 per 10K residents
27
Fast Food / Counter
11.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.

$1,090
Median Gross Rent
$340 K
Median Home Value
10
Bank Branches
$1.2 M deposits

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.

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Quick Facts

Area Type
Suburban
Related Businesses
56
Bank Branches
10

vs. National Average

Median Income
-15% vs. $74,580

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Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits