At a Glance
Median Income
$54,301
$25,775 per capita
Home Value
$234,200
Zillow: $333,082
Median Rent
$1,035/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
16.8% smoking rate
How Clifton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clifton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clifton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clifton residents earn a median household income of $54,301 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,775. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,690 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clifton is $234,200 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,082. Median rent is $1,035/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
11.8% of adults in Clifton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clifton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population19,746
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density3,302/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,301
Per Capita$25,775
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$9,476M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,102
Housing
A
Home Value$234,200
Rent$1,035
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$333,082
Housing Units7,889
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,664 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Clifton was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Grand Junction Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.