At a Glance
Median Income
$88,201
$34,525 per capita
Home Value
$228,200
Zillow: $396,293
Median Rent
$1,243/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% 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
4.1 / 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 $88,201 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,525. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Denver is $228,200 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,293. Median rent is $1,243/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
20.0% of adults in Denver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population3,775
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density2,949/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,201
Per Capita$34,525
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,200
Rent$1,243
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$396,293
Housing Units1,601
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation407 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Denver was founded in 1863.
The median home in Denver was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.