At a Glance
Median Income
$90,156
$38,806 per capita
Home Value
$221,100
Zillow: $300,743
Median Rent
$788/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
544/100K
1,492/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
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+
3.8 / 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 $90,156 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,806. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 749 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Denver is $221,100 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,743. Median rent is $788/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Denver reports 544 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,492/100K.
Education
43.4% of adults in Denver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denver has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,216
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,304/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,156
Per Capita$38,806
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$1,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,100
Rent$788
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$300,743
Housing Units813
Rent Burden22.6%
Crime
F
Violent544/100K
Property1,492/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,009/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation979 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.4%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Denver was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.