Cortez, CO

Population: 8,683

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Key findings

Cortez has a Livability Score of 67_/100, which is considered average
Cortez crime rates are 28% 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?

60%Family friendly 0%Public transit is accessible 60%Walkable to grocery stores 0%Yards are well-kept 20%Lots of parks 20%Walkable to restaurants 80%Friendly neighbors 60%Safe at night 60%Pet friendly 20%Streets have sidewalks 80%A quiet area 60%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
Children'S Kiva Montessori School	KG - 8	92	n/a
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School	KG - 5	116	n/a
Southwest Open Charter School	9 - 12	145	n/a
Manaugh Elementary School	KG - 5	249	n/a
Mesa Elementary School	KG - 5	388	n/a
Kemper Elementary School	KG - 5	390	n/a
Montezuma-Cortez High School	9 - 12	659	n/a
Beech Street Preschool	PK - PK	98	n/a

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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).