The Pinery, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
11,740 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
90.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
61.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$173,889 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$709,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$869 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,833 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
96.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
2
Denver-Aurora-Centennial Metro Area
4
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
3
Denver-Aurora-Centennial Metro Area
5
Colorado
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 30
Feb 1 9 32
Mar 2 18 39
Apr 2 13 45
May 2 2 55
Jun 2 0 64
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 1 1 60
Oct 1 5 49
Nov 1 11 38
Dec 1 13 30

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Northeast Elementary School
<1 miles, N · 2.3star
Ponderosa High School
<1 miles, SW · 3.7star
Sagewood Middle School
1 miles, S · 2.3star

Colleges

University of Phoenix-Colorado
10 miles, N · 2.3star

Hospitals

Parker Adventist Hospital
7 miles, N · 5star
Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
8 miles, W · 4.1star
Sky Ridge Medical Center
8 miles, NW · 5star
Denver Springs
9 miles, N

Airports

Denver International Airport
29 miles, NE · 5star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
81 miles, S · 1star