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Columbine, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
25,681 Population 3,873/sq mi density
$129,480 Median Income $58,591 per capita
$590,600 Home Value $1,662,546 Zillow
$2,391 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
75 Violent Crime/100K 600 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$129,480 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$590,600 home value, $2,391/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Columbine, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$129,480
72% above
$58,591 per capita
Home Value
$590,600
110% above
Zillow: $1,662,546
Median Rent
$2,391/mo
106% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
80% below
600/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.1%
55% above
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.3%
31% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
172%
Home Value
210%
Rent
206%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
155%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Columbine a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.4% (33% 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.

Safety & Crime

Columbine reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 600/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population25,681
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density3,873/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$129,480
Per Capita$58,591
Unemployment2.4%
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%

Crime

F
Violent75/100K
Property600/100K

Health

Obesity22.3%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,799/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.6 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.