Denver, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Denver is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,775. Residents earn $88,201 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,775 Population 2,949/sq mi density
$88,201 Median Income $34,525 per capita
$228,200 Home Value $379,910 Zillow
$1,243 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
78 Violent Crime/100K 1,345 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,201 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$228,200 home value, $1,243/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K (80% below avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,201
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $228,200
19% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 78/100K
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.0%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,243
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Denver Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,775
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density2,949/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,201
Per Capita$34,525
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$39,951M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$228,200
Rent$1,243
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$379,910

Crime

F
Violent78/100K
Property1,345/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary259/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.1 in/yr

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+87.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute19 min
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Is Denver a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Denver receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Denver offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Denver is $88,201, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Denver is $228,200, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,243 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Denver is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,345 per 100,000, 31% below the national average.

Education

20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Denver experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Denver has a population of 3,775 with a density of 2,949 people per square mile. The median age is 37.1 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.3%), with 1.2% Black.

Population

3,775
Total Population
2,949
People / sq mi
37.1yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Denver vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.2%
12% above US avg
Spanish11.8%
12% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Denver vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Denver is $88,201, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Denver vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,201
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,525
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
IRS Avg AGI$82,509

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,605
County GDP$39,951M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,139
Healthcare1,279
Retail1,900
Manufacturing1,012

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.6 min
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Denver is $228,200, 19% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,243 (7% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $379,910.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$228,200
19% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$379,910

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,243
7% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Effective Rate2.78%

Health Metrics: Denver vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.9%
Premature Death6,922/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access81.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,279
Denver has a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents, 80% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,345 per 100,000 (31% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Denver vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent77.6/100K
80% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault77.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,344.7/100K
31% below US avg
Burglary258.6/100K
Theft1,060.3/100K
Vehicle Theft25.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Denver has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density2,949/sq mi
Coordinates40.2341°N, 76.1412°W
County FIPS42071
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%
D 41.5%

Winner: Republican by 16 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.0%
41% below US avg
High School+87.6%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,949/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,279
Restaurants1,139
Retail Stores1,900

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.6 min
Work from Home9.1%

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