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| What Grand Junction is like for active adults |
Grand Junction Colorado comes up near the top of many people's "best places to retire". For one thing, this fast-growing town perched on the border with Utah has a relatively low cost of living. It is also a college town (Mesa State College has over 4,000 students on campus here). Natural beauty is abundant with the Rocky Mountains and the Colorado National Monument (see picture above). The town is the unofficial capital of the Western Slope. Although the city population was just under 50,000 in 2005, there are over 126,000 in the metro area.
People who have retired to Grand Junction cite the nice downtown, abundant local fruit and wineries, and many outstanding recreational activities within a short drive. The climate is dry and sunny. Jobs are said to be plentiful here, a plus for anyone considering working in retirement. Nearby Fruita is another popular retirement town.
Because the area is growing so fast there are many choices for places to live - either in the town or in a new development. Yahoo Real Estate in late 2007 showed 1003 homes for sale with a median price of $284,900 (although the Census Bureau shows values much lower). Yahoo showed 515 homes for sale in the classifieds at $285,000. There are at least 2 golf course communities here, The Seasons a Tiaro Rado and Redlands Mesa. |
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| What is special about this community |
| -Colorado National Monument - 8 wineries - stunning desert-mountain scenery and recreation - many golf courses - locally grown fruit - many available jobs - fast growing with new housing and communities - dry and sunny climate |
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| What is not special about this community |
| Remote - Grand Junction is well over 200 miles to either Salt Lake City or Denver - It can be windy - town could be growing too quickly - Cost of living is near average U.S. now |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Mountain lovers. Outdoors people. Wine and agriculture buffs. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Construction, healthcare, education, agriculture and viticulture, oil and mineral extraction |
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| Physical environment |
| Located at altitude of 4600' with towering mountains above. Grand Junction is at the (naturally!) junction of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers. The climate is dry, sunny, occasionally windswept. Canyons and mesas abound |
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| Cultural environment |
| There are a growing number of cultural activities, many of them connected to Mesa State. |
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| Medical facilities |
| 2 hospitals including Community Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital |
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| Transportation |
| Grand Junction Regional Airport offers regional service to several cities. Interstate 70 goes through here. |
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| Grand Junction Active Communities |
| Facts about GRAND JUNCTION | | State | : CO | | Environment | : College Town,Mountains, | | City Population | : 25,001-50,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 20,001-40,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $100,000-$200,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | Cost of Living Index | : | | Culture Index | : 81-90 (low) | | State Sales Tax | : | | State Income Tax | : | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
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