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Glenwood Springs, CO vs Wheat Ridge, CO

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Are people in Wheat Ridge older or younger than people in Glenwood Springs?
- The Median Age in Wheat Ridge is 5.7 years older than in Glenwood Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wheat Ridge or Glenwood Springs?
- Wheat Ridge housing costs are 20.4% less expensive than Glenwood Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wheat Ridge or Glenwood Springs?
- The average commute for residents of Wheat Ridge is 0.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Glenwood Springs.

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.

Things to do in Wheat Ridge?
Wheat Ridge CO can be found west Denver renowned chiefly for its natural sites such as the Crown Hill Park where visitors find plenty of trails & breathtaking views that pair well with excellent shopping opportunities like Colorado Mills mall!

 Glenwood Springs, COWheat Ridge, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,340329,725,481
 Median Income$69,728  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$712,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.94  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Glenwood Springs    8 Reviews

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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