Greeley, CO

Greeley, CO

Updated April 30, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Greeley, Evans

Think twice

Verdict

$285K

Median Price

Walk Score

8.4/10

Schools

76 min

to Denver, CO

Score Breakdown

FWalkability
0/100
FCommute
35/100
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Schools
84/100
WYLT Score47/100

Our Take

Greeley offers affordable homes and decent schools, but it’s a car‑dependent, low‑walkability town with a long commute to Denver and a modest median income. It could work for budget‑conscious families or remote workers, but those seeking a vibrant urban feel or public transit will be disappointed.

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The Good

  • Affordable housing market relative to Denver
  • High‑rated public schools
  • Low flood risk
  • Strong Hispanic community presence

Real Talk

  • !Car required for most errands
  • !Commute to Denver is 76 minutes
  • !Limited public transit options
  • !Unemployment rate higher than state average
  • $Higher car maintenance and fuel costs
  • $Potential property tax hikes
  • $Utility costs can be higher in rural areas

Best For

budget‑conscious familiescollege students near local schoolsremote workers looking for low housing costsfirst‑time home buyers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Greeley, CO

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

Verify with real-time data

Rates are estimated from neighborhood characteristics using national FBI baselines. Actual figures vary by block — always verify with local sources before making decisions.

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