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Dacono, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,419 Population 692/sq mi density
$99,389 Median Income $40,649 per capita
$448,200 Home Value $504,593 Zillow
$1,823 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
82 Violent Crime/100K 1,136 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,389 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$448,200 home value, $1,823/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
82 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Dacono, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$99,389
32% above
$40,649 per capita
Home Value
$448,200
59% above
Zillow: $504,593
Median Rent
$1,823/mo
57% above
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
82/100K
78% below
1,136/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
12% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
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)

Income
132%
Home Value
159%
Rent
157%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
22%
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.