Fountain 60 Below average
Fountain Livability #249 ranked city in Colorado#18,465 ranked city in the USARanks better than 36% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Fountain

PROS
  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

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What's it like Living in Fountain?

Fountain is a moderately-sized city located in the state of Colorado. The city has a population of 30,240 inhabitants. At 73%, the majority of the Fountain population is White; this is followed by 10% Black and 4% Asian. Additionally, more than a quarter of the population of Fountain are of Hispanic or Latino origin, and 9% of the population also speak Spanish. With an average age of 30 years old, Fountain could be a great place to live for young adults as this age is well below the national average. Long travel times to work can be one of the most frustrating things in the world - right behind housework! If you decide that living in Fountain is the right fit for you, your one way commute time will average 27 minutes, which is about average when compared to the national commute time of 26 minutes.

Living in Fountain can be a good experience for anyone relocating to the town. Having said that, in the state of Colorado, there are many desirable places to live, so choose wisely! When searching for a new neighborhood, several factors play a vital role in determining its suitability. Safety should be a top priority, ensuring a secure environment with low crime rates. Proximity to your workplace or school helps minimize commuting time and allows for a better work-life balance. Availability of essential amenities such as parks, coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and healthcare facilities contributes to convenience and well-being. Access to reliable public transportation options facilitates easy commuting and connectivity. Additionally, considering the sense of community and the overall atmosphere that resonates with your lifestyle and preferences fosters a harmonious living experience. With useful information like cost of living, commute, education, employment, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Fountain and in the areas around Fountain is a much easier task.

The livability score in Fountain is 59 out of 100 and the city is ranked in the 38th percentile of all cities across America. This is not a favorable rating; as this score ranks among some of the lowest in America. Living in Fountain may not be a pleasant experience. For each of the livability categories, we see that Fountain ranks very well for employment (B-) and housing (A+). There is at least one category that did not score well in Fountain. The following was graded with a disappointing score: amenities (F).

For home buyers, real estate will be the largest purchase they will ever make and it will also be their most valuable asset. For renters, the monthly rent paid on their Fountain apartments will most likely be their largest expense. Based on tangible metrics like home and rental affordability and appreciation rates, housing in this area has received a score that is well above the average of every other US city. A thriving real estate market can also generate strong local economic activity and job creation.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Fountain. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Fountain are affordable. Median real estate prices in Fountain come in at $259,000, which is 2.1% lower than the Colorado average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Fountain, the home price to income ratio is 3.8, which is 9.5% lower than the Colorado average.

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      Fountain transportation information

      Statistic Fountain Colorado National
      Average one way commute27min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work80.0%75.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.6%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.1%3.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.8%3.0%2.8%
      Working from home5.0%7.0%4.6%
      Source: The Fountain, CO data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).