Choosing the right location for your college experience involves considering multiple factors beyond just the educational institution itself.
The towns exceptionally low vibrancy score of 2.02 indicates minimal entertainment and social activity options for students.
The median home price in Nunn is approximately $275,000.
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Ramah
Ramah scores slightly lower than Nunn with an Overall College Friendly Score of 5.32.
The median home price in Ramah is approximately $300,000.
Ignacio
Ignacio comes in as the 23rd worst college town with an Overall College Friendly Score of 5.24.
The vibrancy score of 12.21 indicates few entertainment options and limited community engagement opportunities.
The median home price in Ignacio is approximately $280,000.
Delta
Delta ranks 22nd with an Overall College Friendly Score of 4.97.
The vibrancy score of 22.24 suggests some social activities but not enough to create a dynamic college environment.
The median home price in Delta is approximately $295,000.
Hooper
Hooper has an Overall College Friendly Score of 4.92, placing it 21st on our list.
These factors combine to create an environment thats not conducive to college student life and social engagement.
The median home price in Hooper is approximately $210,000.
Towaoc
Towaoc ranks as the 20th worst college town with an Overall College Friendly Score of 4.90.
With no data for cycling or transit options, students would be completely dependent on personal transportation.
The median home price in Towaoc is approximately $165,000.
The vibrancy score of 23.80 indicates some community activity, but not enough to offset other deficiencies.
The median home price in Central City is approximately $375,000.
These factors combine to create an environment that offers minimal support for a vibrant college experience.
The median home price in the Dove Creek Rico area is approximately $325,000.
This suggests the area has significant cultural appeal but lacks in practical amenities for students.
South Fork
South Fork ranks 16th with an Overall College Friendly Score of 3.64.
The town has a nearly non-existent vibrancy score of 0.94, indicating extremely limited social and recreational options.
The median home price in South Fork is approximately $375,000.
Granada
Granada ties with South Fork with an Overall College Friendly Score of 3.64.
The town has a very low vibrancy score of 3.23, indicating minimal social activities and community engagement.
The Hip & Trendy score of 49.40 is middling, but not enough to compensate for other deficiencies.
The median home price in Granada is approximately $135,000.
Cortez
Cortez ranks 14th with an Overall College Friendly Score of 3.50.
The median home price in Cortez is approximately $350,000.
Burlington
Burlington has an Overall College Friendly Score of 3.34, placing it 13th on our list.
The towns extremely low vibrancy score of 7.34 indicates very limited social activities and community engagement opportunities.
The Hip & Trendy score of 37.09 is below average, suggesting minimal cultural amenities to support college life.
The median home price in Burlington is approximately $200,000.
Mountain Village
Mountain Village presents one of the most interesting contrasts on our list.
It also has the highest transit-friendly score (66.62) on our list.
The major drawback feels like its extremely poor walkability (4.80) and limited cycling infrastructure (16.26).
Lochbuie
Lochbuie ranks 11th with an Overall College Friendly Score of 3.04.
These factors combine to create an environment that offers minimal support for college student life.
The median home price in Lochbuie is approximately $375,000.
Kremmling
Kremmling has an Overall College Friendly Score of 2.78, placing it 10th on our list.
With no data for cycling or transit options, students would be completely dependent on personal transportation.
The median home price in Kremmling is approximately $425,000.
Its transit score of 37.08 is also relatively good compared to other towns on this list.
Center
Center ranks 8th with an Overall College Friendly Score of 2.28.
With no data for cycling or transit options, personal transportation would be essential.
These scores indicate a lack of amenities and accessibility that would support a vibrant college experience.
With no data for cycling infrastructure, transportation without a car would be virtually impossible.
The median home price in Parachute is approximately $290,000.
Mancos
Mancos ranks 6th with an Overall College Friendly Score of 2.20.
These factors combine to create an environment that would present significant challenges for college students.
The median home price in Mancos is approximately $450,000.
With no data for cycling or transit options, getting around without a car would be challenging.
The median home price in Fairplay is approximately $450,000.
Cripple Creek Victor
Cripple Creek Victor ranks 3rd with an Overall College Friendly Score of just 1.35.
The areas remote location and limited amenities make it a challenging environment for college students.
The median home price in the Cripple Creek Victor area is approximately $350,000.
