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Pitkin County
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Pitkin County

#7 in Best Counties to Live in Colorado
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      C
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      B minus
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      C minus
    8. Cost of Living
      D minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      A+
    Pitkin County is located in Colorado with a population of 17,471. Pitkin County is one of the best places to live in Colorado. In Pitkin County, most residents own their homes. In Pitkin County there are a lot of bars and restaurants. Many young professionals live in Pitkin County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Pitkin County are highly rated.
    Population
    17,471
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $730,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,534
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      20.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      20.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      305.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,637.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      173.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      40%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Pitkin County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $92,708
    National
    $69,021
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