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Retirement community in Greeley, Colorado

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Greeley, Colorado Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Greeley, Colorado at a Glance

Median Home Price
$385,900
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security partially exempt for seniors; limited pension deduction.
Avg January Low
12.9°F
Cost of Living Index
102.3 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
39 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Greeley, Colorado, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
102.3 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$65,525High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Greeley's cost of living is 2.299999999999997% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$385,900High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 1-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,243High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 1-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
60.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Greeley using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$836

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$939

Median home price used: $385,900

Median rent reference: $1,243 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
21.8 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
21.8 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
49.1 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Greeley scores 21.8 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
30 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security partially exempt for seniors; limited pension deduction.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Colorado has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
Avg January Low
Annual Precipitation
Sunny Days / Year

With 328.5 sunny days a year and an average January low of 12.9°F, Greeley offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
92.7 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
26.2 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
1.2 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
107,949High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
31.9High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
13.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
6.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
76.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
2.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
39.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
1.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Greeley

What is the cost of living in Greeley, Colorado for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 102, roughly 2% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $385,900.

Does Colorado tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Colorado residents: State income tax; Social Security partially exempt for seniors; limited pension deduction.

What is the climate like in Greeley, Colorado?▾

Greeley, Colorado has January average low around 13°F, July average high around 88°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Greeley, Colorado?▾

Greeley scores 22/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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