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Lyons, CO vs Buena Vista, CO

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Highlights
- Household income in Buena Vista, is 65% less than it is in Lyons and is 75% below the National Average.
- Lyons unemployment rate is 5.5%.
- Buena Vista unemployment rate is 5.5%.
 Lyons, COBuena Vista, COUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock3.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth44.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes3.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock4.6%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$51,502  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$39,535$69,021
 Family Median Income$128,125  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Lyons, COBuena Vista, COUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock18.9%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K1.9%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock16.7%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K4.0%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock4.0%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.7%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.4%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.8%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock4.3%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K9.6%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock0.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Lyons, COBuena Vista, COUnited States
 Management, business, finance18.1%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock1.6%6.5%
 Community, social services1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.0%1.2%
 Education, library10.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.7%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology7.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock0.0%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.6%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock11.9%5.4%
 Building maintenance7.2%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.7%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support16.2%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair8.3%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock2.9%13.1%
Reviews for Lyons    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

My child attended LMSH from 6th grade through 8th grade.  During that time she was bullied so severely that it has caused severe trauma.  The bullying was  More

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Over 15 years ago

The teachers at both schools (elem and HS) are very good. Although I am disappointed in the district and where they spend their money. Recently the school added more  More

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Lyons has it's circles. It's not very tolerant of those who do not fit the majority  More

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Reviews for Buena Vista    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Buena Vista is not a place to live if dependent upon needing a liveable or professional income. Jobs are largely retail and service industry - low wages, temporary,  More

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Over 17 years ago

There is no better place to  More

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Over 18 years ago

Buena Vista is the place to be if your into the great outdoors. Hiking, biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, winter sports snow shoeing, back country skiing also close  More

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