Winter Park, CO

Winter Park, Colorado

Winter Park, Colorado, in Grand county, is 27 miles W of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 42 miles W of Denver, Colorado. There are an estimated 662 people in the town.

The People and Families of Winter Park

In Winter Park, about 37% of adults are married. In Winter Park, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Winter Park than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winter Park had a median family income of $80,660. Winter Park has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Winter Park. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,250) in Winter Park. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Winter Park Housing

Approximately 58% of housing in Winter Park is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Winter Park. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Winter Park, 72% of commuters drive to work. Winter Park is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Winter Park, CO

Comparing Winter Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Winter Park Almanac

Winter Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Winter Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Winter Park residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Winter Park

Winter Park Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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