Living in Clifton, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clifton · Census data 2020–2024
Clifton has 19,518 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $52,100 (45% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $250,500, the median rent is $1,107/month.
Clifton at a glance
- Population
- 19,518
- Median age
- 36.3State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $52,100State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $250,500State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,107/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Clifton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Clifton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clifton the median home value is $250,500, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,107 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,320 a month in housing costs.
Clifton median household income
The median household income in Clifton is $52,100 and the income per person is $25,781. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Clifton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,933
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.50
Clifton demographics
- Population
- 19,518
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 7,784
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clifton ›
Education in Clifton
12.7% of adults 25 and older in Clifton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clifton
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Clifton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton | 19,518 | $52,100 | $250,500 | $1,107 |
| Fruitvale | 8,019 | $77,887 | $333,100 | $1,686 |
| Orchard Mesa | 6,945 | $80,359 | $332,600 | $1,535 |
| Grand Junction | 68,142 | $70,080 | $389,800 | $1,142 |
| Palisade | 2,584 | $80,587 | $404,600 | $1,203 |
| Redlands | 8,868 | $92,391 | $487,500 | $1,488 |
| Fruita | 13,691 | $87,184 | $398,200 | $1,472 |
| Loma | 1,350 | $141,023 | $786,800 | — |
| De Beque | 458 | $63,558 | $241,700 | $1,094 |
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What is the median household income in Clifton, CO?
The median household income in Clifton is $52,100, 45% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Clifton?
The median home value in Clifton is $250,500, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Clifton?
The median gross rent in Clifton is $1,107 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Clifton, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Clifton?
The median age in Clifton is 36.3 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Clifton?
The average commute to work in Clifton is 22 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clifton?
The unemployment rate in Clifton is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clifton?
12.7% of adults in Clifton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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