Glenwood Springs, Colorado

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  1. Overview - Life In Glenwood Springs
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Glenwood Springs
  3. Crime In Glenwood Springs
  4. Cost of Living In Glenwood Springs
  5. Gender In Glenwood Springs
  6. Household Income For Glenwood Springs
  7. Education In Glenwood Springs
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Glenwood Springs
About Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Is Glenwood Springs, Colorado a good place to live?
Glenwood Springs is a city in Colorado state in USA with a population of 10048 residents.. The poverty rate of Glenwood Springs is 8%, which is 43% lower than national average. The typical household in Glenwood Springs earns $66860 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 36.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Glenwood Springs, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Glenwood Springs remained 3.1%, which is 34% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Glenwood Springs, only 40% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Glenwood Springs is 121, which is 21% higher than national average. Median home value in Glenwood Springs is $436700 , which is 90% higher than national average. While median income in Glenwood Springs remained $66860, which is 1% lower than national average.
Population
10048
Unemployment
3.1%
34% NAT AVG.
Poverty
8%
43% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8
Median Home
$436700
90% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$66860
1% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1178
2% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
121
21% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 13
Unemployed People
1 in 32
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 16
People Earning < $50,000
36.2%
People with <= High School
1 in 3.2
People With Any Degree
1 in 2
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs85%

Housing90%

Affordability50%

Safety40%

Amenities85%

Diversity85%

Education80%

Commute60%

Is Glenwood Springs, Colorado safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Glenwood Springs, Colorado is 80% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Glenwood Springs is 1% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Glenwood Springs is 96% higher than national average. You have 1 in 258 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 26 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
421
Violent : 39
Property : 382
Total Crime
80% NAT. AVG.
30% STATE AVG.
4220.1 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
1% NAT. AVG.
8% STATE AVG.
390.9 (per 100k)
Property Crime
96% NAT. AVG.
35% STATE AVG.
3829.2 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Glenwood Springs
Violent crime
1 in 258
Property crime
1 in 26
Robbery
1 in 5024
Burglary
1 in 251
Assault
1 in 386
Car Theft
1 in 437
Glenwood Springs : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Colorado 13 12 20 8 34
In USA 416 349 758 252 782
Glenwood Springs : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Colorado 21 23 38 22 7
In USA 827 330 934 857 154

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Glenwood Springs
Colorado
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 39 390.9 423.06 387.8
Murder 0 0 5.06 6.5
Robbery 2 20 68.25 73.9
Assault 26 260.6 286.86 279.7
Rape 11 110.3 62.88 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Glenwood Springs
 Colorado
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 382 3829.2 2833.85 1,958.2
Burglary 40 401 400.26 314.2
Larceny 319 3197.7 1909.25 1,398
Car Theft 23 230.6 524.34 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Glenwood Springs Colorado National Avg.
Services 107 104 100
Groceries 101 103 100
Health 116 103 100
Housing 162 133 100
Transportation 106 108 100
Utilities 85 87 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Glenwood Springs Colorado Country
Female 50% 49.7% 50.8%
Male 50% 50.3% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Glenwood Springs Colorado Country
Less than $10,000 6.3% 4.5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 3.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10% 6.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.8% 7.2% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.6% 11% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 17.4% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.5% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.2% 18.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 8.7% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 6% 9.6% 8.3%
Education


Education Glenwood Springs Colorado Country
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 22% 21% 27.0%
Other College 20% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 25% 26% 20.0%
Master's Degree 11% 11% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Glenwood Springs Colorado Country
White 66.9% 67.5% 60.1%
African American 1.3% 3.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 1.9% 3.1% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 1.6% 2.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 28.2% 21.7% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity