Grand Junction, CO Area Guide

Get crime, demographics and other data for any location in Grand Junction, CO
Photo of Grand Junction, CO
( 23 Ratings )

Living in Grand Junction, CO

Ranks better than 79% of areas Follow

Grand Junction Area Facts

  • Grand Junction has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Grand Junction crime rates are 10% higher than the Colorado average
  • Cost of living in Grand Junction is 3% lower than the Colorado average
Area Score
Is This the Right Place for You? Local Insights Report
  • Uncover the key details before you move
  • Use local data to guide a smarter investment
  • Compare neighborhoods side by side
Local Insights Report

What do the locals think about Grand Junction?

Based on 22 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll

Grand Junction Reviews

Write a review about Grand Junction Tell people what you like or don't like about Grand Junction…
Grand Junction Colorado: User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 10, 2015) One of my fondest memories as a child was living in Grand Junction Colorado while my father finished up his degree at the University. I thought I was pretty cool as a kid walking around campus with my dad and his fellow students. I dreamed of the day I would also attend. Sadly, I ...Read More moved out of the state before I ever made it to college but, I'll never forget how big I felt walking around that campus.

A great emphasis is put on education in this town and they offer several colleges/universities to choose from. With so many colleges/universities there is also plenty of shopping and fast food places to eat your fill and find your latest version of clothing trends.

One of my other favorite memories were the famous red rocks of the area. I guess you could say that is where I first fell in love, with rocks. I can remember dragging home bits and pieces of sandstone, granite and just about any other rock I could find. My mother must've gone through several washing machines thanks to rocks in my pockets. Hiking was a favorite pastime and with so many canyons and with Colorado National Monument nearby, we spent a lot of time there. The night sky is resplendent with stars and the sunsets are a sight to behold for everyone large or small.

No college area would be complete without a movie theater and I can remember well watching the matinee's with family and friends. From a child's eyes this town was everything I could have ever hoped for. I hope I can move back one day and show my children all of the great things that Grand Junction has to offer. Quiet neighborhoods and plenty of family activities abound. Read Less
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Grand Junction?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Grand Junction, CO Livability

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      Compare Neighborhoods & Addresses Local Insights Report

      Why stop at city-to-city? With Local Insights, you can compare neighborhoods, zip codes, or even exact addresses. Access 300+ hyperlocal data points—from schools and crime to housing and amenities—to see which area is the better fit.

      Local Insights Report

      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Grand Junction? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Westlake Park Playground
      Sherwood Park
      Pamona Elementary Playground
      Honeycomb Park
      Pamona Elementary Playground
      Church Park
      Church Playground
      Paradise Valley Playground

      Entertainment

      Western Colorado Center for the Arts
      Eureka! McConnell Science Museum
      Mesa Experimental Theatre (MET)
      Robinson Theatre
      Stocker Stadium
      Sam Suplizio Field
      Main Street Gallery
      Mesa Theater

      Food & Drink

      Enstrom Candies
      7th Street Deli
      Johny's Beer & Liquor
      Which Wich?
      College Liquor
      Volleys
      Zoup!
      Little Caesars

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Grand Junction? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Grand Junction.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Grand Junction? The cost of living in Grand Junction is 107/100 - which is 3% lower than Colorado.
      Grand Junction
      107

      7% more expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Grand Junction? Grand Junction crime rates are 3,697, which are 10% higher than Colorado
      Total Crime
      3,697 per 100k people

      62% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      62% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Grand Junction? The median income in Grand Junction is $54,570 which is 13% lower than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $54,5701% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,4275% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      16% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Grand Junction a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      West Springs Hospital
      Grand Junction Veterans Health Care System
      Saint Mary's Medical Center
      Community Hospital
      Community Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      City Market
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Valley View Hospital Heart & Vascular Center, Grand Junction Clinic
      Appleton Clinics
      Core Health Strategies
      Caroylyn Lampshire Skin Care & Reflexology
      Leshae Jones C.M.T
      Ketamine West Behavioral Health Clinic
      Foresight Family Physicians, P.C. and Occupational Medicine
      Elevation Now, PC

      A Housing

      What are Grand Junction home prices? Grand Junction home prices are $251,400 - which is 5% lower than Colorado
      Median home value
      $251,40036% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8956% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      5% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Grand Junction have good schools? The Grand Junction graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      34%

      30% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      22% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Grand Junction a good place to live? Grand Junction has an overall rating of 84% from 23 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      23 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      22 total surveys

      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2025