Housing
Routt County Ranks 4th
7. Housing (weight: 20%)
What are the ages and percentage of homeowners and second homeowners in
relation to the total population of the community?
Basis: As the nationwide market for housing fluctuates, the future of any community is
dependent on the “next generation” to sustain the area. In any area, the prime age
group for building and sustaining a community should be able to afford housing in the
area. The age group of 25-44 was used for this analysis, based on the concern that if
this age group is unable to own homes in the county, future workforce and social
diversity will diminish.