Grand Lake 63 Average
Grand Lake Livability #184 ranked city in Colorado#15,199 ranked city in the USARanks better than 48% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Grand Lake

PROS
  • Crime Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Ratings Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities Amenities

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

  • Commute 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 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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      Grand Lake transportation information

      Statistic Grand Lake Colorado National
      Average one way commute16min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work64.9%75.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.0%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%3.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle6.8%1.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk17.6%3.0%2.8%
      Working from home10.8%7.0%4.6%
      Source: The Grand Lake, CO data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.