Greeley, Colorado
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City Overview
As of 2009, Greeley's population is 90,306 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 15.75 percent.
The median home cost in Greeley is $162,950. Home appreciation the last year has been -11.30 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Greeley's cost of living is 13.82% Lower than the U.S. average.
Greeley public schools spend $5,681 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Greeley.
The unemployment rate in Greeley is 9.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Greeley jobs have Decreased by 3.90 percent.
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People
The 2009 Greeley, CO, population is 90,306. There are 2,971 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Greeley, CO
The median age is 30.1. The US median is 37.6. 55.39% of people in Greeley, CO, are married. 8.88% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.59 people. 23.86% of people are married, with children. 9.16% have children, but are single.
Race in Greeley, CO
77.86% of people are white, 1.02% are black, 1.59% are asian, 0.92% are native american, and 18.75% claim 'Other'.
34.08% of the people in Greeley, CO, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 65.92% are non-hispanic).
Greeley People SperlingViews
re: Not much to do here - 8/4/2007: I agree Greeley offers little to... (read more)Not much to do here: There are many city parks and shopping, but for other entertainment you need to drive to nearby cities. Greeley has a good symphony and theater. A significant portion of... (read more)All sesons: If you want a little or every season Colorado is your state. Greeley is in the Vally so we get hit hard or not at... (read more)Have an opinion about Greeley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Greeley Click Here
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Health
There are 133 physicians per 100,000 population in Greeley, CO. The US average is 170.
Greeley, CO Health Index
Air quality in Greeley, CO is 24 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Greeley, CO is 83 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Greeley Health SperlingViews
re: Good for your health - 8/4/2007: No question, Greeley has a very good hospital and the outdoor activities are... (read more)Good for your health: There is good healthcare and of course Colorado is a great place for outdoor activities and sports year... (read more)re: Not impressed - 12/26/2006: Jennifer, sadly the job market in Greeley has been lousy for a long time. The public school system is a mess no... (read more)Have an opinion about Greeley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Greeley Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 9.90% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.90% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 22.30% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.36% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 5.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $19,857 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $40,750 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 17.21% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 13.29% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.08% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.16% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.63% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 10.29% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 7.74% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.47% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.86% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.29% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 12.03% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 19.85% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.98% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.19% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.81% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.82% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 14.32% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Greeley, CO, is 9.90%, with job growth of -3.90%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 22.30%.
Greeley, CO Taxes
Greeley, CO,sales tax rate is 6.36%. Income tax is 5.00%.
Greeley, CO Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $19,857, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $40,750.
Greeley Economy SperlingViews
Bedroom community: Greeley has been one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. Though it is a bedroom community. Most local job growth is in the service... (read more)You need a car: You need a personal vehicle, period. The area has not invested in public... (read more)All sesons: If you want a little or every season Colorado is your state. Greeley is in the Vally so we get hit hard or not at... (read more)Have an opinion about Greeley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Greeley Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 29 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $162,950 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -11.30% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 58.45% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 4.63% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 37.68% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $7.49 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 4.67% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.64% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 2.29% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 2.11% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 2.71% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.06% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 31.62% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 18.51% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 5.12% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.99% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.94% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.07% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 16.19% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 9.06% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 5.83% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9.99% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 25.26% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 12.24% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8.82% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 4.36% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 8.25% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Greeley, CO, is $162,950. Home appreciation is -11.30% over the last year. The median age of Greeley, CO, real estate is 29 years.
Greeley, CO Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 37.68% of the Greeley, CO, population. 4.63% of houses and apartments in Greeley, CO, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Greeley Housing SperlingViews
A lot of growth: There are many new houses built, as well as many older places available for rent. Cheaper than most places, but the foreclosures have risen... (read more)Greeley, CO has many diverse features, such as fou: Greeley, CO provides residents with good living arrangements, such as, housing (rentals and owned), recreational outlets all over town, fairly good walking paths for... (read more)re: Greeley vs. Fort Collins - 3/28/2006: Been in Greeley most of my 55 years-Greeley has no restaurants, Ft. Collins has hundreds it seems. Night life used to be better but it is improving, but Ft. Collins is... (read more)Have an opinion about Greeley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Greeley Click Here
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Crime
Greeley, CO, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Greeley, CO, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Greeley Crime SperlingViews
Thefts from autos and gangs a problem: There are definitely some places in town you don’t want to be after dark. Gangs are a problem. What has affected me personally has been break-ins to vehicles and... (read more)imigrants : sperling views of the situation of imigrants in greeley is wrong allot of people have the misconception that iligal mimigrants get a free ride on govermont help and it... (read more)re: Not much to do here - 8/4/2007: I agree Greeley offers little to... (read more)Have an opinion about Greeley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Greeley Click Here
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Climate
Greeley, CO, gets 14 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 41 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 69.
On average, there are 244 sunny days per year in Greeley, CO. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 15. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 55 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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All sesons: If you want a little or every season Colorado is your state. Greeley is in the Vally so we get hit hard or not at... (read more)re: Greeley, CO - 8/4/2007: I agree Colorado weather does a spoil person, it is one of the
many great things about beautiful... (read more)Greeley, CO: Greeley has a dry, sunny climate and all four seasons. I have been spoiled growing up... (read more)Have an opinion about Greeley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Greeley Click Here
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Education
Greeley, CO, schools spend $5,681 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 1,289 students per librarian, and 845 children per counselor in Greeley, CO schools.
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re: University Town - 8/4/2007: UNC is a very good school and I'm proud to be an alumnus of UNC.
Zach, you are 100% right people either love Greeley or they can't
wait to leave. I think like any... (read more)University Town: Greeley boasts a four-year university known for teaching, music, nursing and business; a community college; a high school with the International Baccalaureate program.... (read more)Religious: There are many churches. And many who I would consider fundamental in their views, whether Mormon, Catholic or Protestant. As an atheist I definitely am in the... (read more)Have an opinion about Greeley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Greeley Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Greeley, CO, takes 22 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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You need a car: You need a personal vehicle, period. The area has not invested in public... (read more)All sesons: If you want a little or every season Colorado is your state. Greeley is in the Vally so we get hit hard or not at... (read more)re: Greeley, CO - 8/4/2007: I agree Colorado weather does a spoil person, it is one of the
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Greeley, CO is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Greeley, CO is more expensive.
Overall, Greeley, CO cost of living is 86.18.
Greeley Cost of Living SperlingViews
Greeley, CO has many diverse features, such as fou: Greeley, CO provides residents with good living arrangements, such as, housing (rentals and owned), recreational outlets all over town, fairly good walking paths for... (read more)re: Greeley vs. Fort Collins - 3/28/2006: Been in Greeley most of my 55 years-Greeley has no restaurants, Ft. Collins has hundreds it seems. Night life used to be better but it is improving, but Ft. Collins is... (read more)re: Cheap! - 8/4/2007: I agree Zach having once lived in Greeley, it is a very cheap place to... (read more)Have an opinion about Greeley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Greeley Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 58.02% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 16.90% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 12.25% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.85% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 6.42% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.00% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.98% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 8.86% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 8.95% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 4.11% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 10.94% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
58.02% of the people in Greeley, CO are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 16.90% are Catholic; 12.25% are Protestant; 0.85% are LDS; 10.94% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Greeley, CO are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
Greeley Religion SperlingViews
Religious: There are many churches. And many who I would consider fundamental in their views, whether Mormon, Catholic or Protestant. As an atheist I definitely am in the... (read more)re: Not impressed - 12/26/2006: Jennifer, sadly the job market in Greeley has been lousy for a long time. The public school system is a mess no... (read more)re: Love-Hate - 8/4/2007: I share your sentiments about Greeley, it has some very good things going for it and also many negatives. I agree the job
market in Greeley is awful, very few... (read more)Have an opinion about Greeley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Greeley Click Here
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35.95% of the people in Greeley, CO are registered as Democrats. 62.71% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.35%.
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imigrants : sperling views of the situation of imigrants in greeley is wrong allot of people have the misconception that iligal mimigrants get a free ride on govermont help and it... (read more)Very Conservative!: Greeley is very conservative. The population frequently votes in the most conservative representatives at the local, state and national... (read more)Thefts from autos and gangs a problem: There are definitely some places in town you don’t want to be after dark. Gangs are a problem. What has affected me personally has been break-ins to vehicles and... (read more)Have an opinion about Greeley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Greeley Click Here
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