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Parachute, CO

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Legends, cliffs, and desert terrain in northwestern town of Parachute

Cliffs • Desert • Parachute • River • Rafting • Colorado •

The town of Parachute is named after Parachute Creek, which flows through town and empties into the better-recognized Colorado River. Legend says that a land surveyor in 1879 noted that the river patterns of Roan Plateau resembled lines of a parachute, giving this northwest town its name. Activities include fishing, rafting, and horseback riding. Not far from the modest restaurants and I-70 is a golf course. In addition, the Book Cliffs - a desert mountain range made up of sandstone - surround Parachute.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Parachute, CO is $957 for one bedroom, $1,096 for two bedrooms, and $1,358 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Parachute has increased by 5.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$957/month
732 Sq Ft
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Transportation

17

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

25

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Bea Underwood Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-5

369 Students

2
out of 10

Grand Valley Center For Family Learning

Public

Grades PK-1

221 Students

Rating Unavailable

Grand Valley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

241 Students

4
out of 10

Grand Valley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

317 Students

6
out of 10
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Airports

  • Grand Junction Regional

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.