At a Glance
Median Income
$92,321
$38,673 per capita
Home Value
$272,600
Zillow: $342,476
Median Rent
$850/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
10.9% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aurora residents earn a median household income of $92,321 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,673. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 812 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aurora is $272,600 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,476. Median rent is $850/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
20.6% of adults in Aurora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aurora has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population881
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density937/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,321
Per Capita$38,673
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$1,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$272,600
Rent$850
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$342,476
Housing Units351
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
Elevation5,183 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Aurora was founded in 1875.
The median home in Aurora was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.