At a Glance
Median Income
$147,618
$84,798 per capita
Home Value
$856,800
Zillow: $866,980
Median Rent
$1,974/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
1,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.1%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
6.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Cherry Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cherry Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cherry Creek 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
Cherry Creek residents earn a median household income of $147,618 , which is 96% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $84,798. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 Cherry Creek is $856,800 , 204% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $866,980. Median rent is $1,974/month, with 31.8% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Cherry Creek reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,208/100K.
Education
75.1% of adults in Cherry Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(123% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cherry Creek has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population11,011
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density6,593/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$147,618
Per Capita$84,798
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$128,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958
Housing
B
Home Value$856,800
Rent$1,974
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$866,980
Housing Units4,282
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent132/100K
Property1,208/100K
Health
Obesity21.0%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death8,060/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,743 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+37.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed196 Mbps
EV Stations45
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Cherry Creek was built in 1982.
27.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.4% 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.
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