At a Glance
Median Income
$128,988
$79,556 per capita
Home Value
$725,300
Zillow: $851,378
Median Rent
$2,142/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
66.4%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.7%
9.6% smoking rate
How Applewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Applewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Applewood a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Applewood residents earn a median household income of $128,988 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,556. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,019 business establishments, including 1,324 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Applewood is $725,300 , 157% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $851,378. Median rent is $2,142/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
66.4% of adults in Applewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Applewood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population8,120
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,995/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$128,988
Per Capita$79,556
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$46,223M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512
Housing
B+
Home Value$725,300
Rent$2,142
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$851,378
Housing Units3,409
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity22.7%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,799/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.5 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation6,014 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.4%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+25.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Applewood was built in 1969.
25.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.