Littleton, CO

U.S. News Ratings
Population 41,903
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Average
Median Income Average

Geography

Littleton sits south of Denver.

Cultural Attractions

The Littleton Historical Museum offers museum guests a "living history" perspective through its four galleries, research center, collections center, small lake, and two working farms from the 1860s and 1890s.

Recreation

Denver is a short drive away, but Littleton's main street is lined with restaurants, bookstores, and coffee shops.

Historical

The town's economic base began in 1867, with the "Rough and Ready Flour Mill."

Economy

The town is working to implement the idea of economic gardening--improving the economy from the inside with entreprenurial activity instead of recruitment to bring in new jobs.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
41,903
Population under 55:
69.1%
Population over 55:
30.9%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Denver

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
90°F July High, 12°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$46,859
Median home price:
$228,750
Average property tax:
$86

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
8.2%
Average
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
7
Middle schools:
7
High schools:
4

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
13
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
17

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
2/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
29/3
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
32/3

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
161

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