Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Western Slope Hookah Lounge
Nightclub
Food and Drink (19) D-
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wingers Bar
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Clifton Liquors
Alcohol
Graystone Winery
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Bookcliff Liqours
Alcohol
Central Station
Bar
Kokopelli Liquiors
Bar
Hermosa Vineyards
Bar
Ram's Point Winery
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Gold's Gym
Gym
Grand Valley Kenpo Karate
Gym
Groceries (1) F
General Nutrition Center
Grocery Store
City Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Carniceria Sonora
Butcher
San Jose Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Appple Wood Park
Park
Rocky Mountain Elementary Park
Park
Kimwood Park
Park
Coronado Park
Park
McDonald's PlayPlace
Playground
Strawberry Acres park
Park
Candlewood Community Park
Park
Long Family Memorial Park
Park
Horse Mountain Open OHV Area
Park
Cottonwood Meadows Park
Park
Darla Jean Park
Park
Matchett Park
Park
Columbine Park
Park
Shops (16) C+
Corner Store
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
C&F Foodstore
Convenience Store
Conoco
Convenience Store
C & F
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Dog Training
Pets
Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Sarahdipity
Hairdresser
Shell
Convenience Store
Sinclair
Convenience Store
Maverik
Convenience Store
Stop n Save
Convenience Store
Maverik
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Peach Tree True Value
Home Improvement
Corner Store
Convenience Store
Treasures from the Past
Furniture
Maverick
Convenience Store
BoxDrop
Department Store
Western Implement
Home Improvement
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Clifton.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
Clifton Transfer Station
Bus Station
E 1/2 Road + West of 32 Road (Coronado Plaza)
Bus Stop
Clifton Transfer Station
Bus Stop
E 1/2 Road + West of Warrior Way
Bus Stop
E 1/2 Road + West of Warrior Way (Long Family Memorial Park)
Bus Stop
E 1/2 Road + West of 31 Road
Bus Stop
E 1/2 Road + East of Hoover Court
Bus Stop
E 1/2 Road + East of Sun Valley Drive
Bus Stop
E 1/2 Road + East of East Valley Drive
Bus Stop
E 1/2 Road + West of Grand Valley Drive
Bus Stop
E 1/2 Road + West of Grand Valley Drive
Bus Stop
E 1/2 Road + Peachwood Drive
Bus Stop
Orchard Avenue + East of 30 Road
Bus Stop
Orchard Avenue + West of 30 Road
Bus Stop
Orchard Avenue + West of Hall Avenue
Bus Stop
North Avenue + Harmony Drive (True Value)
Bus Stop
North Avenue + East of 29 1/2 Road
Bus Stop
29 1/2 Road + North of North Avenue (Community Services Campus)
Bus Stop
Orchard Avenue + East of 29 1/2 Road
Bus Stop
29 1/2 Road + South of Mesa Avenue
Bus Stop
Orchard Avenue + East of 29 1/2 Road
Bus Stop
North Avenue + West of 29 1/2 Road (Career Center)
Bus Stop
North Avenue + East of 29 1/4 Road
Bus Stop
Patterson Road + West of 29 1/2 Road
Bus Stop
Orchard Avenue + West of 29 1/4 Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Clifton is 98/100 - which is 12% lower than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime F

Clifton crime rates are 5,645 per 100k, which is 55% higher than Colorado
Property Crime
4,882 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
763 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Clifton is $46,394 - which is 26% lower than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$46,394 F
Unemployment Rate
5.7% F
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health B-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Cedar Point Health - Urgent Care
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Clifton Police
Police
Clifton Fire House
Fire Station
Mesa County Sheriff's Depot
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
West Springs Hospital
Hospital
Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Clifton home prices are $158,000 - which is 40% lower than Colorado
Home Price
$158,000 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools F

The Clifton graduation rate is 76% - which is 13% lower than Colorado
School Test Scores
18% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (4) F
Chatfield Elementary School
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Christian Comm School - East Campus
Pear Park Baptist School
Grand Mesa Middle School
Clifton Elementary School
Pear Park Elementary School
Thunder Mountain Elementary School
Fruitvale Elementary School
Bookcliff Middle School
Mount Garfield Middle School
Life Academy
Nisley Elementary School
Independence Academy
Mesa View Elementary School
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Christian Comm School - East Campus
Pear Park Baptist School
Central High School
Life Academy
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ratings C-

Clifton has an overall rating of 60% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (0)
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How to Have a Great Time in Clifton, CO 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) There is a variety of things to do in Clifton, especially if you're planning a family vacation or want to find fun activities for friends to enjoy.

The Grand Junction Visitors Center offers plenty of suggestions for how to make the most of your time while you're in the city. Ca ...Read More rlson Vineyards Winery and Tasting Room provides a variety of wines from various regions of the world. You'll also get some great ideas for how to pair wines with your favorite foods. You can also visit Hermosa Vineyards to sample wine and see how wine is created.

James M. Robb Colorado State Park is another attraction that gives you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the fresh air, take a long walk and view the trees and wildlife that is native to Clifton. Grand Mesa is another beautiful park that is perfect for hiking. Cross Orchards Historic Site is an interesting site as well and is a great place to take pictures. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Clifton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Appple Wood Park
      Rocky Mountain Elementary Park
      Kimwood Park
      Coronado Park
      McDonald's PlayPlace
      Strawberry Acres park
      Candlewood Community Park
      Long Family Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Western Slope Hookah Lounge

      Food & Drink

      Jimmy John's
      Papa John's
      Sonic
      Papa Murphy's
      Wendy's
      Little Caesars
      Burger King
      Qdoba

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Clifton? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Clifton.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Clifton? The cost of living in Clifton is 98/100 - which is 12% lower than Colorado.
      Clifton
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Clifton? Clifton crime rates are 5,645, which are 55% higher than Colorado
      Total Crime
      5,645 per 100k people

      143% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      143% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Clifton? The median income in Clifton is $46,394 which is 26% lower than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $46,39416% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,11929% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      23% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Clifton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Clifton home prices? Clifton home prices are $158,000 - which is 40% lower than Colorado
      Median home value
      $158,00014% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9692% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Clifton have good schools? The Clifton graduation rate is 76% - which is 13% lower than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      18%

      64% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      9% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Clifton a good place to live? Clifton has an overall rating of 60% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      60%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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