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Granby, Colorado, in Grand county, is 35 miles W of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 56 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The town is home to some 1,525 residents.
In Granby, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Granby had a median family income of $55,250. Fewer people in Granby are poor than in most places in Colorado. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,800) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Granby. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 64% of the housing in Granby was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Granby, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In Granby, 86% 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. The relatively short commuting times in Granby let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Granby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Granby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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