At a Glance
Median Income
$73,393
$42,154 per capita
Home Value
$285,600
Zillow: $552,081
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
13.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.9%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
11.6% 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Denver residents earn a median household income of $73,393 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,154. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,604 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Denver is $285,600 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $552,081. Median rent is $1,098/month, with 13.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
43.9% of adults in Denver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denver has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,483
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,393
Per Capita$42,154
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,745M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A
Home Value$285,600
Rent$1,098
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$552,081
Housing Units1,138
Rent Burden13.9%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,826/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation862 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.9%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed178 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Denver was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 178 Mbps.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.