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Cortez, CO
B
Population: 8,742
Home Price: $174,800
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Overview
Cortez is a small town in the state of Colorado with a population of 8,742. Cortez has a short summer and cold winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
18.4 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Cortez, CO
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Cortez
Colorado
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,833
$39,472
$32,693
Median Household Income
$51,924
$75,745
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
8.7%
5.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
13.1%
7.7%
10.5%
Age
Cortez
Colorado
United States
Median Age
37.9
42.3
42.3
Gender
Cortez
Colorado
United States
Male
49.0%
51.2%
49.8%
Female
51.0%
48.8%
50.2%
Race
Cortez
Colorado
United States
White
78.4%
86.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.1%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
8.1%
1.4%
2.7%
Asian
1.6%
1.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
5.4%
2.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.5%
7.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Cortez
Colorado
United States
Median Home Price
$174,800
$350,574
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$755
$1,036
$801
Family Households
41.7%
41.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
24.5%
24.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
60.0%
72.5%
72.9%
Renters
40.0%
27.5%
27.1%
Education
Cortez
Colorado
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.7%
4.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
29.3%
29.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.2%
22.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.8%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
20.4%
22.3%
15.0%
Proficiency
Cortez
Colorado
United States
Mathematics
21.9%
32.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
34.3%
45.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Cortez
Colorado
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
114.3
57.8
38.0
Robbery
45.7
22.0
40.7
Assault
331.5
215.9
188.5
Property Crime
Cortez
Colorado
United States
Burglary
297.2
403.0
336.1
Theft
2812.1
25235.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
114.3
472.8
167.1
Arson
34.3
12.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Cortez, CO
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
fast food
ice cream
homemade
sweet tea
homemade salsa
locally grown
salsa
chili
hot sauce
beer
kfc
restaurant
vegetable
craft beer
farmtotable
unsweetened iced tea
slow roasted prime rib
delicious
cooking
country music
little league
mountain biking
nhl
hockey
olympic sports
video games
nwls
football
nfl
flag football
outdoors
outdoor activities
racing
dirt track #lsu #geauxtigers
cycling
fitness
auto racing
bicycle racing
soccer
archaeology
nft
museums
museum
collection
talented artist
museum collections
library
pottery
nature
mixed media
photography
collections
commissions open
creative
creativity
artists
cartooning
curator
antiquities
mountain bikes
mountain biking
pueblo seed
road trips
books
video games
side hustle
photography
hiking
random thoughts
bikes
outdoors
outdoor activities
snap insta jnptexas
junk
dirt track #lsu #geauxtigers
cycling
fitness
hunting
auto racing
local news
recreation
sports
arts
corporate
photography
gov officials agencies
tv
creative
outdoor
marketing
podcasts
communications
fitness wellness
fashion
drama
influencer
award winning
rbsoul
educational
mountain
mountain biking
space
sports
parks recreation
recreation department
mountains
parks trails
arts
outdoor recreation
backcountry
winter
backpacking
nature
photography
summer
hiking
rafting
outdoor pool
pool
warehouse
collections
ikea
air fresheners
yard sale
local grocery
dollar store
cideries
dollar stores
restaurant
supplies
merch
walmart
groceries
amazon
cleaning supplies
thrift stores
restaurants
mall
cart
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