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Clifton

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Colorado
  • 13 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      A-
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Clifton is a town in Colorado with a population of 20,045. Clifton is in Mesa County. Living in Clifton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Clifton there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Clifton and residents tend to lean conservative.
    Population
    20,045

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $125,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $819
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      2%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      13%

    Working in Clifton

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $39,292
    National
    $55,322
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    Clifton Reviews

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    I moved here from Utah when I retired and I find this to be a very relaxing, quiet and peaceful place to live. People are very friendly, the weather is great and the cost of living is low. Nice tax break for 60+ as well. I'm very happy here.
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    The town overall isn't bad however I would like to see the crime rate decrease. The school administration isn't the best but the teachers were wonderful. I have a lot of bad experiences here and excited to move and see something new. Clifton has some sort of glumly cloud over it that traps people here and you cant become much in a small town like this.
    I would like to see the crime rate go down. There are too many substance use in this part of the town. This used to be a safe play to play and live when I was younger certain parts are not as safe and maintained by property owners/managers as the should be and this creates opportunity for crime.