What BestPlaces Users Say about Grand Junction
Grand Junction, Colorado is a medium-sized city located in the western part of the state. It is known for its stunning natural landscapes, including the nearby Colorado National Monument. The city also boasts a growing downtown area with a variety of restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions. To get a better understanding of what it's like to live in Grand Junction, we will take a look at some user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
According to user "Tina", Grand Junction offers "a great balance of outdoor activities and city amenities." She goes on to praise the city's "friendly and welcoming" community, as well as its "affordable cost of living." Similarly, user "Mark" raves about the "amazing views and outdoor recreation opportunities" in Grand Junction, stating that "there is always something to do for nature lovers."
However, not all reviews are completely positive. User "Rachel" mentions that while she loves the city's "beautiful scenery and laid-back lifestyle," she has noticed a "lack of diversity and cultural options" in Grand Junction. Similarly, user "Steve" points out the "limited job market" in the city and advises that "finding a good job can be a challenge."
Despite some challenges, the majority of user reviews about living in Grand Junction are positive. Many users mention the city's "small-town feel" and "close-knit community" as major perks. User "Katie" adds that the "great schools" and "low crime rate" make Grand Junction an ideal place to raise a family. Overall, it seems that Grand Junction offers a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and a friendly community, making it a desirable place to live for many.
based on 54 ReviewsGet to know Grand Junction with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Grand Junction
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Climate - 1/20/2011
Cold in winters, very hot in summer but only for a few months. Lots of
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Consider this before moving here: - 6/23/2010
I have lived in Grand Junction for 10 years. I moved here from Denver with my husband and 3 children. My husband grew up here and we wanted to move here to be close to his family. Though after being here for 10 years I still don't care for Grand Junction. My first reason is the school district. I think the teachers do a good job but the district could do more. My child attends an elementary school within the city limits and had 3 lock downs this past year. Drugs/alcohol is a large problem here. I had one child that got into them at 16 and didn't find much help, so I ended up sending her back to Denver to stay with her Dad to get out of the environment(It worked!) The residents here are not very friendly unless you are a republican, native(of Grand Junction), a christian, or have family here. Jobs are tough to get unless you know somebody and the pay is not that great. There is a lot of low income families here. There is some culture here but it is nothing you would find in a bigger
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Meth use - 6/3/2010
I smell a rat. I think someone is trying to repel newcomers to G.J. Biggest meth city, really? Google "biggest meth cities in US" and you won't even see Grand Junction mentioned. Period. Get a life!
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homeschool - 3/21/2010
I love Mesa Valley Vision, GREAT program and fund your childs education!
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Grand Valley potential residents - 1/20/2010
I was born in a small town and have lived in Colorado for over 30 years. Most of my childhood/high school life was in rural/farm/ranch communities. And most of my adult life was spent in suburbs of Denver. Since about 1982 I have wanted to move to Grand Junction where my folks live currently. Denver is great for large cities and a lot to do, but being raised in the country and getting married and wanting to start a family I thought it would be nice to do it there. So in 2004 we had a chance to do this. We picked up , sold everything and moved to GJ. I have visited/vacation in GJ for years prior to this move and was excited. Too excited maybe that is my problem. I still love the valley over all but there is more to it than that.
Pros. Great outdoor access, maybe not too much right here, but very close. Great size of town, just about everything you need. Great weather 9 months of the year. Hot in the summer but not too hot at night. St. Mary's is a great hospital, one of
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inflated prices - 7/22/2008
I have lived in GJ for all my life and the economy here is in its own little world. the cost of living is so inflated over the average income its rather
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Mixed Feelings.. - 6/27/2008
Let me begin with the cons; Grand Junction/Mesa County has earned it's reputation fairly: METHa County. There is so much drug use here, it's unbearable. Everywhere you go you'll see a crackhead or an alcoholic. It also has one of thee highest suicide and divorce rates in the country, sad, isn't it? :/ It is HOT in the summers and COLD in the winters. There isn't a lot of things to do still, even though the city is growing rapidly. The pros: the fall is a beautiful time to be in Junction, whether you're strolling down main street in the evening or hanging at Corn Lake. It's fun. You will definitely get that 'home town' feel when you come. Grand Junction is the biggest city between Salt Lake and Denver, so I guess you could say it's a little in between! I would say it's a pretty okay place to raise a family, as I'm still being raised here. (I'm 16.) I mean there are the ghetto parts, but what city doesn't have those? Just stay out of there, too much gang
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Grand Junction - Pros/Cons - 4/6/2008
Pros:
1. Low crime rate
2. Excellent outdoor recreation
3. Best air quality in the state
Cons:
1. Poor school system
2. High cost of living and housing
3. Unaffordable place to live
4. Huge meth lab problem
5. Rapid
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