Housing & Our Community | Common Sense Institute

Housing As a Matter of Statewide Concern: Six Points to Consider in Upcoming Statewide Housing Policy Debate

Mar 17, 2023

What can possibly be done to create greater housing affordability across the state of CO? Get the latest from CSI’s Housing Fellow Peter LiFari on Statewide Housing.

The Long-term Consequences of HB23-1115 and the Impact of Rent Control on Housing Supply: Estimates Indicate Denver Would Lose 17,000 Units by 2030

Mar 13, 2023

Homelessness in Denver

Mar 2, 2023

This brief report features data and key insights on homelessness in Denver.

Spotlight on Crime in Colorado Springs

Feb 23, 2023

This report analyzes the current state of crime in Colorado Springs through the lens of publicly available data on crime levels and rates.

Spotlight on Crime in Grand Junction

Feb 22, 2023

This report analyzes the current state of Grand Junction, Colorado through the lens of crime and crime rates.

Homelessness in Grand Junction

Feb 22, 2023

This brief report features data and key insights on homelessness in Colorado Springs.

Homelessness in Colorado Springs

Feb 21, 2023

This brief report features data and key insights on homelessness in Colorado Springs.

Spotlight on Crime Rates in Denver

Feb 14, 2023

This report looks at the current state of crime in Denver through the lens of publicly available data, including interactive crime maps.

Denver Housing Affordability Report

Feb 1, 2023

Since 2005, Denver added 162,000 new residents, growing its population by 29%. Over the same period, the average priced home in Denver has increased 138% from $260,600 to $619,500.

Grand Junction Housing Affordability Report

Feb 1, 2023

Since 2005, an estimated 11,040 people have moved to Grand Junction. Over the same period, the average priced home has risen 91%, from $206,196 to $394,056, as of December 2022.