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Granada, CO


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Granada, Colorado

Granada, Colorado, in Prowers county, is 125 miles E of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 146 miles E of Colorado Springs, Colorado. There are an estimated 640 people in the town.

The People and Families of Granada

In Granada, about 61% of adults are married. Many folks in Granada are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Granada. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Granada had a median family income of $31,750.

Granada Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Granada is owner-occupied. The town is known in Colorado for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Granada.

Commuting

In Granada, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
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Comparative Profile of Granada, CO

Comparing Granada 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
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Male Share of the Population73
Female Share of the Population48
Senior Citizens25
Racial Diversity11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults31
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home52
Walking and Biking to Work42
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone12
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