Blue River, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,145 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
55.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$119,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,171,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$856 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,375 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Summit County
2
Breckenridge Urban Area
2
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Summit County
2
Breckenridge Urban Area
2
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 17 18
Feb 1 20 20
Mar 1 25 26
Apr 2 22 33
May 1 8 43
Jun 1 1 52
Jul 2 0 57
Aug 2 0 56
Sep 2 2 48
Oct 1 10 38
Nov 1 20 27
Dec 1 19 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, CO State Senate District 8, CO State House District 13, CO
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Schools

Breckenridge Elementary School
2 miles, N • 3.7 star
Upper Blue Elementary School
4 miles, N • 1.9 star
Summit High School
8 miles, N • 3.2 star
Frisco Elementary School
9 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Colorado School of Mines
48 miles, E • 4.6 star
Red Rocks Community College
51 miles, E • 1.9 star
Empire Beauty School-Littleton
51 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Vail Health Hospital
23 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Eagle County Regional Airport
49 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Denver International Airport
78 miles, E • 5 star
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