Cortez, CO

Population: 8,683

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Key findings

Cortez has a Livability Score of 63_/100, which is considered below average
Cortez crime rates are 25% higher than the Colorado average
Cost of living in Cortez is 15% lower than the Colorado average
Cortez real estate prices are 43% lower than the Colorado average
Rental prices in Cortez are 34% lower than the Colorado average

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What do the locals think about Cortez?

100%Family friendly 0%Public transit is accessible 67%Walkable to grocery stores 0%Yards are well-kept 33%Lots of parks 33%Walkable to restaurants 100%Friendly neighbors 67%Safe at night 67%Pet friendly 33%Streets have sidewalks 67%A quiet area 67%Sense of community

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Cortez Demographics

Population8,683 Median Age36.6 Have Kids (under 18)38%

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Top Rated Schools in Cortez

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Battle Rock Charter School	KG - 6	31	50%
Children's Kiva Montessori School	KG - 8	72	40%
Mesa Elementary School	KG - 5	375	27%
Lewis-arriola Elementary School	KG - 5	119	25%
Kemper Elementary School	KG - 5	356	15%
Montezuma-cortez High School	9 - 12	663	15%
Cortez Middle School	6 - 8	589	13%
Southwest Open Charter School	9 - 12	168	10%

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Source: The Cortez, CO data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).