At a Glance
Median Income
$24,643
$14,187 per capita
Violent Crime
189/100K
2,137/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
62.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
273 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?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Denver residents earn a median household income of $24,643 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,187. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 62.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Denver reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,137/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Denver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denver has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population23
Median Age66.3 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$24,643
Per Capita$14,187
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty62.5%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$124,423
Housing Units17
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent189/100K
Property2,137/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation922 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband12.0%
EV Stations4
Did You Know?
Denver was founded in 1928.
The median home in Denver was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (79 miles).
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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