Grand Junction, Colorado · ZIP 81504

Grand Junction — ZIP 81504

Grand Junction (81504) scores 60/100 — Fair for Grand Junction. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $390K.

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100

Avg math proficiency23%

Avg reading proficiency35%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index60/100

Typical home value$390K

Median rent$1,980/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$390K

Median Rent

$1,980/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 11 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,207

Violent Crime

522

Property Crime

2,685

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mesa County, Colorado (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Chatfield Elementary School	PK–05	371	32%	42%
Fruitvale Elementary School	PK–05	358	32%	32%
Independence Academy	PK–08	491	29%	45%
Thunder Mountain Elementary School	PK–05	432	22%	29%
Central High School	09–12	1,352	21%	46%
Bookcliff Middle School	06–08	525	21%	35%
Grand Mesa Middle School	06–08	476	13%	20%
Pear Park Elementary School	PK–05	428	12%	27%
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction	KG–09	457	Not reported	Not reported
Career Center Preschool	PK–PK	53	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

31,949

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 81504 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 81504 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 81504 is approximately $390K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 81504 in Grand Junction has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.