Thomas Smith best-worst Oct 19, 2025

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Median household income is $54,253, which feels on the lower side for the area. Household incomes average around $54,253 in La Junta. Poverty rate is 18.8%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $180,700 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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