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Cost of living in Clifton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Clifton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Clifton is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Clifton is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Clifton is $332,216.
The median income in Clifton is $52,100.
Clifton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Clifton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Clifton | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 93 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Clifton, CO Weather
The average high in Clifton is 65.7° and the average low is 37.7°.
There are 36.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 11.2 inches of precipitation each year with 21.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Clifton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 36.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 11.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
1 Reviews & Comments About Clifton
Well..... some schools here give a bad influence because Clifton elementary school is very close to a liquor store and I feel like that is just messed up. And the houses and buildings here are very old and need repairing soo yeah. I live here myself and that is what I think
At Clifton they have very fast drivers that go a lot past the speed limit but they do not have that much homeless but, there is some creepy people there so watch out
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Clifton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Clifton
The current population in Clifton is 19,518. The population has decreased 2.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,518 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 19,746 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 19,443 | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 20,122 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 20,783 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 20,748 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 20,572 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 20,045 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 20,021 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 20,079 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 20,262 | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 20,944 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 21,270 | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 20,574 | 2.9% |
| 2010 | 19,985 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Clifton
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Clifton is:
67.5% White with 13,170 White residents.
0.4% African American with 71 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 99 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 1 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 144 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 907 Two Or More residents.
26.3% Hispanic with 5,126 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Clifton | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.5% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.3% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Clifton
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Clifton is 51.3% female with 10,004 female residents.
Clifton is 48.7% male with 9,514 male residents.
| Gender | Clifton | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Clifton for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Clifton completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Clifton completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Clifton completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Clifton completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Clifton completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Clifton completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Clifton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Clifton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Clifton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Clifton | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Clifton, Colorado
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6.0% of households in Clifton earn Less than $10,000.
5.7% of households in Clifton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.3% of households in Clifton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.6% of households in Clifton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.3% of households in Clifton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.3% of households in Clifton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in Clifton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.1% of households in Clifton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.5% of households in Clifton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.8% of households in Clifton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Clifton | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.3% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.3% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.1% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
