Mesa County is located in the Grand Valley on the Western Slope of Colorado and when it comes to the style of homes, we have a little bit of everything: Adobe Architecture, Historic Bungalows, New Construction Ranches overlooking the Colorado Monument, Cabins Off-the-Grid, Cottages with Solar Panels, Farm Land, Energy Star Rated Townhomes, even Condos. Every community offers something unique, but the common thread in the towns on the Western Slope is access to amazing landscapes and plenty of outdoor adventures without the crowds of the Front Range. This is a place where people wave and smile to strangers! We love our town and all the communities that make it unique – and would love to share some of their character with you.
Towns & Neighborhoods found in Mesa County and just beyond
Below is a list of the Towns found in Mesa County. Click the link to learn more about each Town and its neighborhoods, watch videos and view homes currently for sale. If you would like more information we can be easily reached and would love the opportunity to visit with you about our beautiful slice of Colorado. If you would like listing updates, a custom home search set-up, more property info or have any questions at all don’t hesitate to contact us directly; 970-270-4444, janice@janiceburtis.com | 970-589-7818, carrie@janiceburits.com.
Grand Junction
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Population: 61,881 (from the census)
Climate: High Desert & Semi-Arid
Median Home Cost: $202,000
Top Employers: Mesa County Valley School District, City Market, St. Mary’s Hospital, City of Grand Junction, Community Hospital, West Star Aviation.
Home of: Colorado National Monument, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra, Museum of the West, KAFM Community Radio, GJ Rockies Minor League Baseball, Colorado River.
Fruita
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Population: 16,319 (from 2015 Chamber)
Climate: High Desert
Median Home Price: $224,000
Top Employers: City of Fruita, School District 51, Family Health West, Coop Country Fruita, Industrial Insulation Equipment, Cudd Energy Services.
Home of: Colorado National Monument, Fat Tire Bike Festival, 18 Road Mountain Bike Trails & Desert for ATVs, Shooting, Camping & Biking, Colorado River.
Palisade
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Population: 2,692 (Census)
Climate: High Desert, USDA Hardiness Zone 7
Median Home Price: $200,000
Largest Employers:
Home of: Wineries, Vinyards and Orchards, Colorado Wine Festival, The Book Cliffs, Colorado River, Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival.
Loma
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Population: 2,328
Climate: High Desert
Median Home Price: $290,000
Home of: Kokopelli Trail
Mack
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Population: 677
Climate: High Desert
Median Home Price: $174,000
Home of: Country Jam Music Festival
Glade Park
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Population: 1,117 (an average of 3 people per square mile)
16 miles west of downtown Grand Junction. To access Glade Park, one must either drive up Little Park Road, or drive up the Rim Rock Drive in Colorado National Monument, gaining approximately 2,500 feet elevation over 4 miles of hairpin curves. The elevation of Glade Park is approximately 7,000 feet
Climate: Due to the elevation, the temperature in Glade Park is typically ~10 °F cooler than in Grand Junction
Median Home Price: $269,000
Mesa & Collbran
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Mesa and Collbran are towns located on the Grand Mesa – the highest flat top mountian in the world, reaching 11,000 feet.
Climate: Depending on elevation the climate can change dramatically from Warm Summer Continental Climate to Alpine.
Median Home Price: $315,000
Home of: Grand Mesa Uncompahgre National Forest, Powderhorn Ski Resort
