At a Glance
Median Income
$74,583
$32,510 per capita
Home Value
$154,000
Zillow: $160,130
Median Rent
$839/mo
13.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
21.0% smoking rate
How Grand Junction Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Junction a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grand Junction residents earn a median household income of $74,583 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,510. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 823 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Junction is $154,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,130. Median rent is $839/month, with 13.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
7.0% of adults in Grand Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Junction has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population560
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans14.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$74,583
Per Capita$32,510
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$2,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,000
Rent$839
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$160,130
Housing Units187
Rent Burden13.7%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain57.8 in/yr
Elevation568 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute59 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Grand Junction was founded in 1854.
The median home in Grand Junction was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.