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Clifton, CO

A town of about 19,518 people in Mesa County, part of the Grand Junction area. Resident comments and photos are about Clifton; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Clifton
Clifton in Colorado
Colorado in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Clifton's center.

9
grocery stores
35
restaurants
14
coffee shops
38
parks
33
playgrounds
2
libraries
3
live theaters
1
museum
4
bookstores
4
gyms
20
bars
5
pharmacies
3
hospitals

None found within 5 miles: movie theaters.

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 2,002 rented homes in Clifton, 98% rent for under $2,000 a month and 100% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 47%
$1,000 to $1,499: 35%
$1,500 to $1,999: 16%
$2,000 to $2,499: 2%
$2,500 to $2,999: 0%
$3,000 or more: 0%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

Public schools

3 public school districts in this county, with about 21,246 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Grand Junction
20,762 students · 16.1 students per teacher · 47 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In the County of Mesa · Collbran
314 students · 13.1 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
De Beque Joint District No. 49 of the Counties of Mesa and · De Beque
170 students · 34 students per teacher · 1 school · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$432,132
What a typical home sells for across the Grand Junction area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
19 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $4,963 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in CO. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$71,485
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.39% of home value a year
About $390 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 4.40%
CO's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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