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Gunnison County
  • County in Colorado
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Gunnison County

#14 in Best Counties to Live in Colorado
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      C
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      B
    5. Diversity
      B minus
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      D+
    8. Cost of Living
      C minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      A+
    Gunnison County is located in Colorado with a population of 16,851. In Gunnison County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Gunnison County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Gunnison County are above average.
    Population
    16,851
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $435,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,104
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      273
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      79.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      193.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,467.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      125.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      19%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      40%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Gunnison County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $63,341
    National
    $69,021
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