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Manitou Springs, CO vs Galt, CA

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- Household income in Galt, is 18% more than it is in Manitou Springs and is 11% above the National Average.
- Manitou Springs unemployment rate is 6.8%.
- Galt unemployment rate is 7.4%.
 Manitou Springs, COGalt, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.4%1.6%
 Future Job Growth48.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$49,738  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$77,669$69,021
 Family Median Income$140,341  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Manitou Springs, COGalt, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock6.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K0.7%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock5.7%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K4.8%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock10.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K3.0%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock8.9%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K10.4%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock18.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K16.4%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock6.9%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Manitou Springs, COGalt, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance15.1%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock3.4%6.5%
 Community, social services1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.0%1.2%
 Education, library13.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology3.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock4.3%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement4.8%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock7.2%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.1%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.6%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support19.5%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock1.6%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.2%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock13.2%13.1%
Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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Reviews for Galt    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

small vs. Large. Can you compare? Single out what is best? How about, no traffic, here to there under 5 minutes, knowing your neighbors, and just the feel of  More

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Galt has turned into a bedroom community for larger valley cities. The cost of a home is considerably less than Elk Grove or Lodi. However, there are not a lot of  More

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Over 19 years ago

Love all 4 seasons,the coast rivers,lakes,and all the  More

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