Columbine Valley, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,084 Population 2,105/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $145,749 per capita
$1,408,700 Home Value $1,689,218 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
115 Violent Crime/100K 632 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$1,408,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Columbine Valley, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$145,749 per capita
Home Value
$1,408,700
400% above
Zillow: $1,689,218
Violent Crime
115/100K
70% below
632/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.8%
149% above
99.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.1%
34% below
6.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Columbine Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Columbine Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
333%
Home Value
500%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
249%
Unemployment
11%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Columbine Valley 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

Columbine Valley residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $145,749. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Valley is $1,408,700 , 400% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,689,218. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Columbine Valley reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 632/100K.

Education

83.8% of adults in Columbine Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (149% above the national average). 99.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Columbine Valley 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

Population2,084
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density2,105/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$145,749
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$46,223M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512

Housing

B
Home Value$1,408,700
Rent
Ownership99.1%
Zillow$1,689,218
Housing Units739
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

F
Violent115/100K
Property632/100K

Health

Obesity21.1%
Diabetes5.2%
Smoking6.2%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death6,799/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain16.6 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation5,344 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+83.8%
High School+99.8%
Graduate+37.2%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute25 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Columbine Valley was built in 1979.
40.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.7% 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.