Elizabeth, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County
Elizabeth, CO
At a Glance
How Elizabeth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elizabeth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elizabeth a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elizabeth residents earn a median household income of $110,227 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,508. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,132 business establishments, including 647 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elizabeth is $444,000 , 58% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $653,928. Median rent is $1,526/month, with 18.8% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Elizabeth reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 643/100K.
Education
39.6% of adults in Elizabeth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elizabeth has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.