Grand Junction Metro Area, CO
Living in the Grand Junction Metro Area
Bikeability33
Walkability37
Commute85
Public Transit17
Affordability69
Public Safety57
Airports7
Hospitals93
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
151kPopulation+8.9k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate28%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$3.3k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$227kMedian Home Value+$6k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$839Median Monthly Rent+$172 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas76%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Grand Junction Metro Area
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in the Grand Junction Metro Area
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 1 | 3 |
| Jun | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Grand Junction Metro Area
Inland Flooding38
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Grand Junction Metro Area, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Grand Junction Metro Area, CO
Pear Park Baptist School
4 miles, N
Christian Comm School - East Campus
5 miles, N
Life Academy
6 miles, NW
Lutheran Church & School of Messiah
6 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Grand Junction Metro Area, CO
Colorado Mesa University
7 miles, NW
Western Colorado University
89 miles, E
Fort Lewis College
125 miles, S
Colorado School of Mines
180 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Grand Junction Metro Area, CO
West Springs Hospital
5 miles, NW
St Marys Medical Center
7 miles, NW
Community Hospital
10 miles, NW
Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Grand Junction Metro Area, CO
Grand Junction Regional Airport
8 miles, NW
Montrose Regional Airport
47 miles, SE
Canyonlands Field
72 miles, W
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
86 miles, E