Livability Score

59
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
R & R Coffee Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mountain View Cafe and Catering
Coffee Shop
Javalato Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (8) F
Rudy's Roadhouse
Bar
Firehouse On the Run
Fast Food
Black Forest Meadery Tasting Room
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
The Spirit Keeper Tavern
Bar
Black Forest Meadery
Bar
Black Forest Pies & Grinders
Fast Food
Black Forest Liquor Store
Alcohol
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Abby's Irish Pub
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Twins Wine and Liquor
Alcohol
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
The Pinery
Community Centre
Cordera Community Center
Community Centre
Barre3
Gym
Uprise Yoga
Gym
The Little Gym
Gym
Wolf Ranch Recreation Center
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Parks (6) F
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Playground
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Playground
Black Forest Recreation Area
Park
Unknown Name
Park
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Park
Valemount Park
Park
Ralph Braden Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
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Playground
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Park
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Park
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Park
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Park
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Park
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Park
Tom Kelly Grand Lawn
Park
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Park
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Park
Brave Eagle Pocket Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
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Park
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Playground
Shops (1) F
Black Forest General Store
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
T-Mobile
Electronics
Nail Classic
Beauty
Cookie Cutters
Hairdresser
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Hand and Stone Massage
Beauty
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Verizon
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Black Forest.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Black Forest is 167/100 - which is 50% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime A-

Black Forest crime rates are 1,453 per 100k, which is 60% lower than Colorado
Property Crime
1,257 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
196 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A+

The median income in Black Forest is $119,957 - which is 92% higher than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$119,957 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Dentistry in the Forest
Dentist
Black Forest FPD Sta1
Fire Station
Black Forest Fire and Rescue Protection District Station 1
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Prominent Point Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Black Forest home prices are $571,800 - which is 116% higher than Colorado
Home Price
$571,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Black Forest graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than Colorado
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Edith Wolford Elementary School
Chinook Trail Middle School
Chinook Trail Elementary School
Ranch Creek Elementary
Home School Academy
Legacy Peak Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Pine Creek High School
Home School Academy
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ratings B-

Black Forest has an overall rating of 69% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Black Forest has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Black Forest crime rates are 60% 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

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Black Forest Recreation Area
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Valemount Park
      Ralph Braden 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 1,453, which are 60% lower than Colorado
      Total Crime
      1,453 per 100k people

      37% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 69

      37% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      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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