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Grand Junction, Colorado

city · Mesa County

At a glance

68,142
Population
$389,800
Median home value (all homes)
28% above U.S. median
$427,763
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,142/mo
Median rent
15% below U.S. median
$70,080
Median household income
11% below U.S. median
15.8 min
Average commute
92.3%
Homes with broadband
61.35%
Locations with fiber available
4.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 110 — 10% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing46% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities7% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost44% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates93.7%
College graduates38.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Grand Junction Economic Partnership
Private nonprofit economic development organization serving Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, and surrounding regions, providing free business services, recruitment and development opportunities to attract and retain primary businesses.
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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