Penrose
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Great for
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Peace & Quiet
- Parking
- Pest Free
Not great for
- Childcare
- Gym & Fitness
- Nightlife
- Public Transport
- Eating Out
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
- Country Lovers
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Penrose
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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
"A dry, dusty area of Colorado"
Located just East of Canon City, Penrose is a small town with a population of 3,582 as of the last census. The population was 12% lower than the previous census, most likely from people moving due to job loss. The town itself does not have much to offer in the way of amenities, but it would be a convenient place for people who worked in Canon City or Florence as they are both within a 15 minute drive. There are several businesses in town, such as a Wells Fargo Bank, a barber shop, and a neighborhood market. Most of the homes are spread out, unlike many small towns in Colorado. Some yards are gated or fenced, but mostly it's just single family homes built up on streets without sidewalks or street lights.
The town, for the most part is white (88%) and tend to be more conservative. The median household income is $46,541 which is almost $10,000 less than the state average, but you can also get a single family home here for around $164,000 making the cost of living pretty good.
Penrose is one of those areas that doesn't have a lot of water in it, so it can get really hot and dry in the summers. The landscape is dotted with sagebrush and sandy dirt, while trees are few and far between. It almost has a high desert feel to it.
The town, for the most part is white (88%) and tend to be more conservative. The median household income is $46,541 which is almost $10,000 less than the state average, but you can also get a single family home here for around $164,000 making the cost of living pretty good.
Penrose is one of those areas that doesn't have a lot of water in it, so it can get really hot and dry in the summers. The landscape is dotted with sagebrush and sandy dirt, while trees are few and far between. It almost has a high desert feel to it.
Pros
- close to Canon City & Pueblo
Cons
- hot hot summers
- prisons
Penrose
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
"Penrose is between Canon City & Pueblo"
Penrose is a little dusty town between Canon City and Pueblo further to the east. Penrose is not far from Florence and therefore not far from the uranium contamination of Lincoln Park near Canon City and the high security prison outside of Florence. The town is spreadout in little ranches near town across highway 50. There are a few gas stations, tourist stops and restaurants along HW 50 & 115.
There are about 4,000 who make Penrose their home. Many residents commute to Colorado Springs for work, or to the prisons of Florence and Cañon City. The trucking industry and the cement works southeast of town is also a big employer in Penrose.
There are about 4,000 who make Penrose their home. Many residents commute to Colorado Springs for work, or to the prisons of Florence and Cañon City. The trucking industry and the cement works southeast of town is also a big employer in Penrose.
Pros
- close to Canon City & Pueblo
Cons
- hot hot summers
- prisons
Recommended for
- Families with kids
- Country Lovers
