At a Glance
Median Income
$99,389
$40,649 per capita
Home Value
$448,200
Zillow: $504,593
Median Rent
$1,823/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
82/100K
1,136/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Dacono Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dacono's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dacono a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dacono residents earn a median household income of $99,389 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,649. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dacono is $448,200 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $504,593. Median rent is $1,823/month, with 34.3% 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 2007.
Safety & Crime
Dacono reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,136/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.7% of adults in Dacono hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dacono has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,419
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density692/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,389
Per Capita$40,649
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277
Housing
A
Home Value$448,200
Rent$1,823
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$504,593
Housing Units2,151
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent82/100K
Property1,136/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault16/100K
Burglary362/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain14.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,120 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Dacono was built in 2007.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.