The 10 Least Desirable Places to Live in Colorado
Soon, a new year will start, and the new year means change. For some they will go on a diet or try to break a bad habit. Others may have their sights set on a new location. Many will move into or out of Colorado in 2025 and some may relocate to a different city within the state.
Families that are either relocating to the state of Colorado or moving within the state lines are always looking to improve their quality of life. The biggest factors when it comes to finding the perfect place to live are safety, convenience, things to do, and quality of life.
The Least Desirable Towns to Call Home in Colorado
Money Inc. recently released a list of the 20 least desirable places to live in Colorado. We will highlight the top 10 least desirable places to live in the state of Colorado based on crime rates, economy, environment, and access to amenities.
Alamosa, Colorado
Alamosa is ranked as one of the least desirable places to live in Colorado due to high crime rates and the struggling local economy.
Sheridan, Colorado
Sheridan's crime rate is higher than the national average, making this Colorado town a less-than-desirable place to live. The town also has a struggling education system that is underfunded and consistently low test scores.
Lamar, Colorado
Lamar is isolated in the southeastern part of Colorado. The location means this Colorado town has a harsh climate and high unemployment rates. The nearest major city to Lamar is over 100 miles away and that means there is little to no ease of access to amenities and specialized healthcare.
Montrose, Colorado
Montrose is another remote town in the state of Colorado with a high unemployment rate and crime rates higher than the national average.
Pueblo, Colorado
Property and violent crime rates are higher than the state and national average in Pueblo. Industrial decline in the city of Pueblo also means the unemployment rate is higher than the state average.
Commerce City, Colorado
Located in the Denver metro area, Commerce City struggles with high rates of property and violent crime. Schools in Commerce City also underperform compared to state averages.
Durango, Colorado
Durango's housing market makes it difficult to find affordable housing. Couple that with limited job opportunities in the town and that makes Durango an undesirable place to live in the state of Colorado.
Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction has an issue with property crime, which is above the national average. Much of the economy in Grand Junction relies on the energy sector. Grand Junction also has limited access to public transportation.
Sterling, Colorado
Sterling is an isolated town located on Interstate 76 in northeastern Colorado. A large portion of the economy in Sterling relies on agriculture, which means jobs are limited in this Colorado town. The crime rate in Sterling is also higher than the state average.
Trinidad, Colorado
Trinidad has a tough economy and the unemployment rate is higher than the state average. Cime is also an issue in this Colorado town with rates higher than the national average.
To see the full list of the least desirable places to live in Colorado, visit moneyinc.com.
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