According to the latest data from Friday Night Science, the ten worst places to live in Colorado in 2024 are as follows:
1. Fort Lupton– With a population of 8,164, Fort Lupton is the worst place to live in Colorado. The average home price is $451,653, the median income is $71,293, the unemployment rate is 7.1%, and the crime per capita is 0.0383.
2. Aurora – With a population of 387,349, Aurora ranks second on the list. The average home price is $472,149, the median income is $78,685, the unemployment rate is 5.5%, and the crime per capita is 0.0537.
3. Sheridan – With a population of 6,062, Sheridan ranks third on the list. The average home price is $424,232, the median income is $53,707, the unemployment rate is 10.1%, and the crime per capita is 0.1094.
4. Lochbuie– With a population of 7,963, Lochbuie ranks fourth. The average home price is $457,546, the median income is $84,556, the unemployment rate is 2.3%, and the crime per capita is 0.0537.
5. Federal Heights – With a population of 14,173, Federal Heights ranks fifth. The average home price is $401,479, the median income is $56,316, the unemployment rate is 3.8%, and the crime per capita is 0.0433.
6. Trinidad– With a population of 8,334, Trinidad ranks sixth. The average home price is $242,035, the median income is $47,908, the unemployment rate is 8.2%, and the crime per capita is 0.0448.
7. Evans- With a population of 22,092, Evans ranks seventh on the list. The average home price is $388,506, the median income is $75,544, the unemployment rate is 7.9%, and the crime per capita is 0.0301.
8. Greeley- With a population of 107,949, Greeley ranks eighth on the list. The average home price is $411,873, the median income is $65,525, the unemployment rate is 5.6%, and the crime per capita is 0.0379.
9. Pueblo – With a population of 111,430, Pueblo ranks ninth. The average home price is $286,223, the median income is $52,794, the unemployment rate is 6.6%, and the crime per capita is 0.0810.
10. Brighton– With a population of 40,569, Brighton ranks tenth on the list. The average home price is $497,256, the median income is $86,975, the unemployment rate is 5.1%, and the crime per capita is 0.0340.
If you plan on moving to Colorado, it’s best to avoid these cities if you want a safe and comfortable place to live.
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