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Walsh, CO


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Walsh, Colorado

Walsh, Colorado, in Baca county, is 140 miles SE of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 170 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. There are an estimated 723 people in the town.

The People and Families of Walsh

In Walsh, about 59% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Walsh. The kids here are young and many. In the town, lots of people live on their own.

Walsh has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walsh had a median family income of $32,574.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Walsh. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Walsh.

Walsh Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Walsh 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 Walsh.

Commuting

In Walsh, 86% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyWalsh Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWalsh Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWalsh Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyWalsh Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Walsh Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Walsh, CO

Comparing Walsh 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 Old109
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population89
Male Share of the Population74
Racial Diversity62
Well-Paid Single Men53
Female Share of the Population47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime1010
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