At a Glance
Median Income
$93,889
$20,100 per capita
Median Rent
$2,223/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
14.5% smoking rate
How Air Force Academy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Air Force Academy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Air Force Academy a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Air Force Academy residents earn a median household income of $93,889 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,100. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,331 business establishments, including 1,567 restaurants.
Education
35.4% of adults in Air Force Academy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Air Force Academy has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population6,701
Median Age20.9 yrs
Density671/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans35.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$93,889
Per Capita$20,100
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$55,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$2,223
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$750,955
Housing Units662
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,566/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation6,779 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+22.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute12 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Air Force Academy was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Denver International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 1,567 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.