At a Glance
Median Income
$84,320
$40,424 per capita
Home Value
$444,500
Zillow: $452,698
Median Rent
$1,759/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
953/100K
3,368/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
12.6% smoking rate
How Aurora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aurora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aurora a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aurora residents earn a median household income of $84,320 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,424. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,024 business establishments, including 2,498 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aurora is $444,500 , 58% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $452,698. Median rent is $1,759/month, with 34.7% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Aurora reports 953 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 151% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,368/100K. The murder rate is 9.8/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Aurora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aurora has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population390,201
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density2,378/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born21.8%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,320
Per Capita$40,424
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$128,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958
Housing
B+
Home Value$444,500
Rent$1,759
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$452,698
Housing Units147,725
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent953/100K
Property3,368/100K
Murder9.8/100K
Assault731/100K
Burglary374/100K
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,060/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation5,581 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed196 Mbps
EV Stations91
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Aurora was founded in 1891.
The median home in Aurora was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Denver International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
21.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 196 Mbps.
There are 2,498 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.