Gunbarrel 70 Excellent
Gunbarrel Livability #89 ranked city in Colorado#6,847 ranked city in the USARanks better than 76% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Gunbarrel

PROS
  • Commute

    A high commute score suggests convenient, easy access to public transportation, with shorter-than-average work commute times to work.

  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

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What's it like Living in Gunbarrel?

Gunbarrel, Colorado is a mid-sized city with a population of 10,494 residents. The majority of Gunbarrel residents report their race to be White; this is followed by Asian and Black. In Gunbarrel, only 46% of people over the age of fifteen are married. This city could be a good option for singles ready to mingle.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Gunbarrel could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Colorado if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like crime, cost of living, commute, health & safety, housing, you can easily compare the best places to live in Gunbarrel and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Gunbarrel to Colorado and the national average.

Gunbarrel has a livability score of 69/100 and is ranked #104 in Colorado and #6,802 in the USA. For each of the livability categories, we know that Gunbarrel ranks very well for crime (A), education (B+) and employment (A+). The bad news for Gunbarrel, there are some categories for which it does not score well, this includes: amenities (F) and cost of living (F).

Gunbarrel real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Gunbarrel. Median real estate prices in Gunbarrel come in at $568,900, which is 115% higher than the Colorado average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Gunbarrel, the home price to income ratio is 6.5, which is 54.8% higher than the Colorado average.

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      Gunbarrel transportation information

      Statistic Gunbarrel Colorado National
      Average one way commute22min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work71.3%75.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.6%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit3.8%3.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle3.1%1.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.5%3.0%2.8%
      Working from home16.2%7.0%4.6%
      Source: The Gunbarrel, CO data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).