Blue River, CO
Living in Blue River
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute91
Public Transit1
Affordability11
Public Safety84
Airports42
Hospitals81
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
652Population+9 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
67%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Other1%
Education
High school graduate14%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree40%
Graduate degree27%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$112kMedian Household Income+$33k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more21%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts58%
Sales and office25%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Walked<1%
Worked at home19%
Housing
$656kMedian Home Value+$112k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent-$71 (2010–19)
28%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
$100K to $149K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K53%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$2M or more5%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
LP gas5%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas57%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blue River
United States45
Colorado43
Summit County20
Property Crime in Blue River
United States48
Colorado55
Summit County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 17 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 17 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 23 |
| Apr | 38 | 2 | 19 |
| May | 47 | 2 | 6 |
| Jun | 56 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 53 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct | 42 | 1 | 10 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 17 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 20 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blue River
Inland Flooding15
Tornado2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blue River, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blue River, CO
The Peak School
9 miles, N
Bristlecone Montessori School
11 miles, S
Vail Mountain School
20 miles, NW
High Mountain Institute
23 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Blue River, CO
Colorado School of Mines
48 miles, NE
Taft University System
53 miles, E
Colorado Christian University
53 miles, E
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
55 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blue River, CO
St Anthony Summit Medical Center
9 miles, N
St Vincent General Hospital District
20 miles, SW
Vail Health Hospital
23 miles, NW
Middle Park Medical Center
46 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Blue River, CO
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
47 miles, W
Eagle County Regional Airport
49 miles, W
Denver International Airport
78 miles, E
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
79 miles, SW