Greeley, CO Economy


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Greeley, CO is located in Weld County and is known for its agricultural industry, which includes many popular food companies such as Leprino Foods, JBS USA, and Cargill Meat Solutions. Greeley also offers a variety of recreational activities including golfing, mountain biking, hiking, and fishing. The cost of living in Greeley is slightly lower than the national average with a grocery cost index of 98 versus 100 in the US. Average 2 bedroom rent for Greeley is $1,430 which is exactly the same as the US average. Overall, Greeley provides an affordable place to live with plenty of job opportunities and recreation activities nearby.

Greeley has an unemployment rate of 7.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Greeley has seen the job market decrease by -6.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 49.0%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Greeley
- The Sales Tax Rate for Greeley is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Greeley is 4.6%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Greeley
- The average income of a Greeley resident is $28,480 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Greeley resident is $60,601 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyGreeley, ColoradoUnited States
  7.86
  -6.1%-6.2%
  49.0%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  4.6%4.6%
  $28,480$37,638
  $60,601$69,021
  $75,477$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  2.1%1.2%
  3.2%0.5%
  9.7%6.8%
  11.8%10.0%
  2.9%2.5%
  11.5%11.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  1.6%1.9%
  3.7%4.7%
  1.5%1.9%
  5.0%7.6%
  0.3%0.1%
  4.4%4.2%
  10.4%9.3%
  10.5%14.0%
  2.0%2.1%
  7.4%7.0%
  5.0%4.8%
  3.0%4.7%
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Over 3 years ago

ive lived here for a while and its pretty  More

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I lived in Greeley, CO during my undergraduate for 4 years. I recently moved to go receive my graduate degree elsewhere. However, there are so many ups and downs of this  More

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Over 4 years ago

I also have lived in Greeley for 5 yrs. Greeley is full of crime, drug users, and thief's. People are rude. An dont get me started on everyone excepting free hand  More

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