At a Glance
Median Income
$111,297
$49,335 per capita
Home Value
$487,700
Zillow: $607,128
Median Rent
$1,708/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.8%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.7%
9.9% smoking rate
How Berthoud Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Berthoud's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Berthoud a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berthoud residents earn a median household income of $111,297 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,335. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berthoud is $487,700 , 73% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $607,128. Median rent is $1,708/month, with 28.9% 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 2006.
Education
43.8% of adults in Berthoud hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berthoud has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population11,684
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density899/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,297
Per Capita$49,335
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277
Housing
A
Home Value$487,700
Rent$1,708
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$607,128
Housing Units4,296
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity23.7%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation5,004 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.8%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Berthoud was built in 2006.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.