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Aurora, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Denver County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
390,201 Population 2,378/sq mi density
$84,320 Median Income $40,424 per capita
$444,500 Home Value $458,953 Zillow
$1,759 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 325 sunny days/yr
735 Violent Crime/100K 2,918 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$84,320 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$444,500 home value, $1,759/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
735 violent crimes/100K (94% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Aurora, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,320
12% above
$40,424 per capita
Home Value
$444,500
58% above
Zillow: $458,953
Median Rent
$1,759/mo
51% above
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
735/100K
94% above
2,918/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
2% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10% below
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
325 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
112%
Home Value
158%
Rent
151%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
194%
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 4.0% (11% 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 $458,953. 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 735 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,918/100K. The murder rate is 7.4/100K.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population390,201
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density2,378/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,320
Per Capita$40,424
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$128,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958

Housing

B+
Home Value$444,500
Rent$1,759
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$458,953
Housing Units147,725
Rent Burden34.7%

Crime

F
Violent735/100K
Property2,918/100K
Murder7.4/100K
Assault445/100K
Burglary408/100K

Health

Obesity28.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,060/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days325/yr
Rain27.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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
Broadband93.4%
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.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.