At a Glance
Median Income
$106,756
$41,021 per capita
Home Value
$463,200
Zillow: $480,050
Median Rent
$1,626/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
13.9% smoking rate
How Commerce City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Commerce City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Commerce City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Commerce City residents earn a median household income of $106,756 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,021. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% 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 Commerce City is $463,200 , 64% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $480,050. Median rent is $1,626/month, with 33.1% 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 2004.
Education
23.9% of adults in Commerce City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Commerce City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population64,640
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,769/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born16.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,756
Per Capita$41,021
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$128,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958
Housing
A
Home Value$463,200
Rent$1,626
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$480,050
Housing Units21,392
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,060/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain14.5 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation5,177 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed196 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Commerce City was founded in 1952.
The median home in Commerce City was built in 2004.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
16.0% 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.