Gilcrest
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Great for
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Lack of Traffic
- Peace & Quiet
- Safe & Sound
Not great for
- Gym & Fitness
- Nightlife
- Public Transport
- Internet Access
- Medical Facilities
Who lives here?
- Country Lovers
- Families with kids
- Retirees
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Gilcrest
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2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"A quiet little farming community"
Gilcrest is a small farming community that lies on the eastern plains of Colorado. It's current population is 1,034, with 56% of the population claiming Hispanic origin and 42% claiming white. The average median household income here is $42,082 which is about $13,000 less than the state of Colorado average. The home prices here are lower as well, though, with a median average home price of $135,760. As the Colorado average is at $237,800, it makes the cost of living for Gilcrest very good.
While there isn't much in the way of shopping, other than a feed store and small grocery store, Greeley is only about 12 miles away. In Greeley, visitors can find a multitude of shopping and dining options for any palate.
Schools in Gilcrest typically rate just below average. This is also the same for state standardized testing and other test scores.
There are some good properties for sale in Gilcrest for anyone who would be interested in trying their hand at ranching. The cost of living is good and the town isn't too far from good amenities.
While there isn't much in the way of shopping, other than a feed store and small grocery store, Greeley is only about 12 miles away. In Greeley, visitors can find a multitude of shopping and dining options for any palate.
Schools in Gilcrest typically rate just below average. This is also the same for state standardized testing and other test scores.
There are some good properties for sale in Gilcrest for anyone who would be interested in trying their hand at ranching. The cost of living is good and the town isn't too far from good amenities.
Pros
- close to Front Range
- mountain views
Recommended for
- Country Lovers
Gilcrest
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Gilcrest -- Small farming & bedroom community of the Northern Front Range"
Gilcrest is south of Greeley and north of Fort Lupton on HW 85 in the plains of northern Colorado. The little town of 1,000 plus people mostly survive on agricultural and trucking industry jobs and many people commute into the surrounding towns or even into Fort Collins/Loveland or the Denver/Boulder area. This is a small farm based community that has evolved into a bedroom community for Front Range cities.
There are big pivot irrigation fields surrounding Gilcrest and some cattle and pig farms as well. There are little lots with small houses in town for as little as $69,000 and ranches and farms that are available for very reasonable prices for those who can take advantage of the lower prices.
Close by are the mountains, within a half hour drive and all the northern Front Range has to offer as far as recreation and city life. This would not be a bad place to live if you are looking for farmable land and mountain views.
There are big pivot irrigation fields surrounding Gilcrest and some cattle and pig farms as well. There are little lots with small houses in town for as little as $69,000 and ranches and farms that are available for very reasonable prices for those who can take advantage of the lower prices.
Close by are the mountains, within a half hour drive and all the northern Front Range has to offer as far as recreation and city life. This would not be a bad place to live if you are looking for farmable land and mountain views.
Pros
- close to Front Range
- mountain views
Cons
- stink of Greeley farms
Recommended for
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Country Lovers
