At a Glance
Median Income
$91,681
$61,202 per capita
Home Value
$586,700
Zillow: $524,695
Median Rent
$1,770/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
999/100K
4,781/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.6%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.8%
10.3% smoking rate
How Denver Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Denver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Denver a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Denver residents earn a median household income of $91,681 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,202. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% 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 Denver is $586,700 , 108% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $524,695. Median rent is $1,770/month, with 29.0% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Denver reports 999 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 163% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,781/100K. The murder rate is 9.8/100K.
Education
55.6% of adults in Denver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% above the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denver 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 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population713,734
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density4,663/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,681
Per Capita$61,202
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$128,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958
Housing
B
Home Value$586,700
Rent$1,770
Ownership49.1%
Zillow$524,695
Housing Units344,760
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent999/100K
Property4,781/100K
Murder9.8/100K
Assault715/100K
Burglary708/100K
Health
Obesity21.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,060/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation5,292 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.6%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed196 Mbps
EV Stations481
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Denver was founded in 1858.
The median home in Denver was built in 1972.
24.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.8% 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.