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Dove Creek, CO


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Dove Creek, Colorado

Dove Creek, Colorado, in Dolores county, is 212 miles NW of Rio Rancho, New Mexico (center to center) and 223 miles NW of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The town is home to some 698 residents.

The People and Families of Dove Creek

In Dove Creek, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dove Creek had a median family income of $32,813.

Dove Creek Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Dove Creek was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town. In Dove Creek you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Dove Creek, 88% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Dove Creek strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDove Creek Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Dove Creek Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Dove Creek Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Dove Creek, CO

Comparing Dove Creek to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population84
Senior Citizens79
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population79
Female Share of the Population37
Well-Paid Single Men21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults42
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home52
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Rents69
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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