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Walsenburg
  • Town in Colorado

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade D+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade C minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C minus
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Walsenburg is a town in Colorado with a population of 3,034. Walsenburg is in Huerfano County. Living in Walsenburg offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Walsenburg and residents tend to have moderate political views.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$105,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$638
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Suburban Rural Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    44%
  • Own
    56%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    313.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    278.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    2,647.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,726.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    452.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    12%
  • 25-34 years
    7%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    28%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    3%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    40%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    16%
    national  11%

Working in Walsenburg

Jobs
grade C minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$33,372
National
$69,021

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