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Grand Junction

#53 in Best Places to Retire in Colorado
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Colorado
  • 166 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A-
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Grand Junction is a town in Colorado with a population of 60,882. Grand Junction is in Mesa County. Living in Grand Junction offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Grand Junction there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Grand Junction and residents tend to lean conservative.
    Population
    60,882

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $210,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $888
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Grand Junction Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      314.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      90.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      27
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      462.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,623.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      254.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      14%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Grand Junction

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,824
    National
    $55,322
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    Grand Junction Reviews

    166 reviews
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    Grand Junction sits in the high desert of Western Colorado. You'll experience a variety of lifestyles including outdoor enthusiasts and rodeo stardom. The demographic is full spectrum from families with small children to college students and the retired. If you're creative, there is plenty to keep busy!
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    The older section if GJ is beautiful. Their main street/ downtown area is gorgeous. Small businesses line the street, tasty restaurants
    .very reasonable prices. Scenery breath taking!
    Grand Junction is a moderate-sized town in Western Colorado with great scenery, nice, conservative people, and lots of sunshine. I enjoyed every visit I made to this area, and so far, am enjoying the school. Grand Junction has all the amenities of a larger city with a home-town feel. There's lots of agriculture nearby, including peaches! It is homey, comfortable, and laid-back. I enjoy it here!