At a Glance
Median Income
$85,772
$38,651 per capita
Home Value
$425,900
Zillow: $638,401
Median Rent
$1,892/mo
40.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
1,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
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)
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.