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Dove Valley, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Denver County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,313 Population 1,697/sq mi density
$85,772 Median Income $38,651 per capita
$425,900 Home Value $638,401 Zillow
$1,892 Median Rent 40.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 1,208 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$85,772 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$425,900 home value, $1,892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Dove Valley, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,772
14% above
$38,651 per capita
Home Value
$425,900
51% above
Zillow: $638,401
Median Rent
$1,892/mo
63% above
40.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
65% below
1,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
29% above
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
21% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Dove Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dove Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
114%
Home Value
151%
Rent
163%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dove Valley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dove Valley residents earn a median household income of $85,772 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,651. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,024 business establishments, including 2,498 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dove Valley is $425,900 , 51% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $638,401. Median rent is $1,892/month, with 40.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.

Safety & Crime

Dove Valley reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,208/100K.

Education

43.4% of adults in Dove Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dove Valley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population5,313
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density1,697/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,772
Per Capita$38,651
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$128,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958

Housing

B+
Home Value$425,900
Rent$1,892
Ownership33.7%
Zillow$638,401
Housing Units2,382
Rent Burden40.1%

Crime

F
Violent132/100K
Property1,208/100K

Health

Obesity25.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,060/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,751 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.4%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+19.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute22 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed196 Mbps
EV Stations45
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in Dove Valley was built in 2003.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 196 Mbps.
There are 2,498 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.