Crested Butte 79 Exceptional
Crested Butte Livability #17 ranked city in Colorado#1,682 ranked city in the USARanks better than 94% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Crested Butte

PROS
  • Amenities

    An abundance of amenities, including restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores and fitness facilities, are conveniently situated within walking distance of the area.

  • Commute

    High commute scores indicates that public transit should be easily accessible in this area and the average commute time to work is less than average.

  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

  • Schools

    High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.

CONS
  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

  • Housing

    With a lower than average score in the housing category, this area could struggle with housing affordability, poor appreciation rates and home values well below the national average.

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      Crested Butte transportation information

      Statistic Crested Butte Colorado National
      Average one way commute8min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work43.6%75.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool1.6%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.3%3.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle12.9%1.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk38.8%3.0%2.8%
      Working from home3.0%7.0%4.6%
      Source: The Crested Butte, CO data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).