Black Forest, CO Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

10 Discussions
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80 Upvotes
Julia C.

Is public transit usable in Black Forest?

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $142,173 in Black Forest. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Ian M.

Black Forest is underrated, change my mind

Hi all, The median home value here is around $805,200, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Black Forest sits at 136.1 per 100K. With a population of 14,658, Black Forest is a small town. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most fa...

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Julia C.

Rent in Black Forest getting crazy

Hi all, I'm a 43-year-old data analyst and Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 14,658 people. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. Household incomes average around $142,173 in Black Forest. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years...

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Julia C.

Remote worker thinking about Black Forest

Hi all, Any advice would be great. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Luke Ross

How is Black Forest for outdoor activities?

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $805,200, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. Homes are going for about $805,200 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, som...

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Julian M.

Living in Black Forest -the reality

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Julia C.

Top 5 things I love about Black Forest

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. Homes are going for about $805,200 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are wher...

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Sarah

Co-working spaces in Black Forest?

Hey everyone, I'm a 31-year-old social worker and Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. With a population of 14,658, Black Forest is a small town. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Julia C.

Best industries in Black Forest right now

Longtime lurker here, Household incomes average around $142,173 in Black Forest. With a population of 14,658, Black Forest is a small town. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. I'd say it's better for families than young sin...

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Julia C.

Raising a family in Black Forest -thoughts?

OK so Median household income is $142,173, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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