City profile
Clifton, CO
Mesa County · Population 19,518
Clifton is a town in Mesa County, CO with about 19,518 residents and a typical home value near $250,000. It is 191 miles from Denver, CO, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
245
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$250,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,463
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
91
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.49%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.4%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.81%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 75/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Lightning, Avalanche
Nearest major airport
203 mi to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 37% Democratic / 61% Republican
Community
Population
19,518
Black population
0.4%
County
Mesa County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, wildfire
Highlights
- About 19,518 residents
- Typical home value about $250,000
- 191 miles from Denver, CO
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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