At a Glance
Median Income
$113,396
$56,655 per capita
Home Value
$600,800
Zillow: $600,934
Median Rent
$1,802/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
292/100K
2,545/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
10.2% smoking rate
How Arvada Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arvada's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arvada a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arvada residents earn a median household income of $113,396 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,655. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,530 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arvada is $600,800 , 113% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $600,934. Median rent is $1,802/month, with 31.2% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Arvada reports 292 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,545/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.0% of adults in Arvada hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arvada has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population122,835
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density3,150/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,396
Per Capita$56,655
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$11,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183
Housing
B+
Home Value$600,800
Rent$1,802
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$600,934
Housing Units51,716
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent292/100K
Property2,545/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault222/100K
Burglary346/100K
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,980/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.1 in/yr
Elevation5,509 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Arvada was founded in 1859.
The median home in Arvada was built in 1979.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.