At a Glance
Median Income
$70,000
$25,757 per capita
Home Value
$92,400
Zillow: $184,621
Median Rent
$638/mo
13.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
315/100K
3,207/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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
3.0 / 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 $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,757. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 637 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Denver is $92,400 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,621. Median rent is $638/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Denver reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,207/100K.
Education
9.5% of adults in Denver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denver has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population549
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density2,288/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$25,757
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,400
Rent$638
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$184,621
Housing Units205
Rent Burden13.8%
Crime
F
Violent315/100K
Property3,207/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,509/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation703 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute36 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Denver was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.