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Black Forest Area Facts

  • Black Forest has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Black Forest crime rates are 62% lower than the Colorado average
  • Cost of living in Black Forest is 50% higher than the Colorado average
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Things to Do in Black Forest, CO 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) You'll never run out of entertaining and interesting things to do when you're in Black Forest, since the city has activities that everyone in your family will love.

There are several campgrounds in the area, so if you want to sleep under the stars and see the beautiful lakes a ...Read More nd mountains that Black Forest has to offer, you're in luck. There are also several golf courses in the area, including Pine Creek Golf Club and The Lodge at Flying House, where you can also enjoy a delicious meal in between rounds of golf.

When you want to take the family out for a great meal, check out El Padrino Mexicano for delicious Mexican fare for lunch or dinner. Sushi Ato is one of the best eateries for authentic sushi, or you can visit The Brass Tap for a casual meal while you watch a sports game and try some of the best beers Colorado has to offer. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Black Forest? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Black Forest Recreation Area
      Valemount Park
      Ralph Braden Park
      Tom Kelly Grand Lawn
      Brave Eagle Pocket Park
      Stonehaven Park
      Westcreek Pocket Park
      Gateway Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Rudy's Roadhouse
      Firehouse On the Run
      Black Forest Meadery Tasting Room
      Subway
      The Spirit Keeper Tavern
      Black Forest Meadery
      Black Forest Pies & Grinders
      Black Forest Liquor Store

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Black Forest? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Black Forest.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Black Forest? The cost of living in Black Forest is 167/100 - which is 50% higher than Colorado.
      Black Forest
      167

      67% more expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Black Forest? Black Forest crime rates are 1,277, which are 62% lower than Colorado
      Total Crime
      1,277 per 100k people

      44% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 79

      44% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Black Forest? The median income in Black Forest is $119,957 which is 92% higher than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $119,957117% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $53,28379% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Black Forest a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Black Forest home prices? Black Forest home prices are $571,800 - which is 116% higher than Colorado
      Median home value
      $571,800210% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $0100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      94%

      48% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Black Forest have good schools? The Black Forest graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Black Forest a good place to live? Black Forest has an overall rating of 69% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      3 total surveys

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