At a Glance
Median Income
$129,480
$58,591 per capita
Home Value
$590,600
Zillow: $1,662,546
Median Rent
$2,391/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.1%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.3%
9.3% smoking rate
How Columbine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Columbine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Columbine 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
Columbine residents earn a median household income of $129,480 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,591. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,019 business establishments, including 1,324 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbine is $590,600 , 110% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,662,546. Median rent is $2,391/month, with 51.0% 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 1976.
Education
52.1% of adults in Columbine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbine has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population25,681
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density3,873/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,480
Per Capita$58,591
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$46,223M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512
Housing
A
Home Value$590,600
Rent$2,391
Ownership90.1%
Zillow$1,662,546
Housing Units9,893
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity22.3%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,799/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain16.6 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation5,544 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.1%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Columbine was built in 1976.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.