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Black Forest, CO vs Glenwood Springs, CO

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Are people in Glenwood Springs older or younger than people in Black Forest?
- The Median Age in Glenwood Springs is 12.2 years younger than in Black Forest.

Are housing costs cheaper in Glenwood Springs or Black Forest?
- Glenwood Springs housing costs are 8.0% more expensive than Black Forest housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Glenwood Springs or Black Forest?
- The average commute for residents of Glenwood Springs is 9.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Black Forest.

Things to do in Black Forest?
Black Forest, CO is situated near the base of Pikes Peak in El Paso County and it covers an area of 10square miles with an estimated population of 15300 inhabitants The largest town in Black Forest also serves as the county seat featuring many attractions like camping sites historical landmarks or multiple parks trails open spaces plus housing services such as fire departments schools hospitals libraries or banks .

Things to do in Glenwood Springs?
Glenwood Springs, CO is nestled between the Rocky Mountains and Grand Mesa just west of Aspen. It is known for its hot springs, spas, historic downtown, rafting & kayaking along the Colorado River as well as world class skiing & snowboarding at nearby resorts like Aspen/Snowmass and Crested Butte. Visitors can find adventure hiking or biking through the White River National Forest or explore nature-oriented history at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park or Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves nearby.

 Black Forest, COGlenwood Springs, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,017329,725,481
 Median Income$125,240  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$659,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.27  Unlock26.38
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I agree, I lived in the Roaring Fork Valley (Glenwood Springs to Aspen) for 22 years. The area is nothing more than a bunch of 'Money Mongers, liars, and thieves'. The  More

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Glenwood springs colorado is nowhere near the best place to live, its actually one of the most anal politically incorrect places I have ever lived, the police are  More

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Rand McNally named Glenwood Springs the "Most Fun Town in America" for a good reason. World's largest mineral hot springs pool, Glenwood Caverns (one of top 10 caves in  More

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