At a Glance
Median Income
$72,926
$29,749 per capita
Home Value
$326,300
Zillow: $391,463
Median Rent
$1,497/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
425/100K
1,714/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
14.5% smoking rate
How Evans Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Evans's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Evans a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Evans residents earn a median household income of $72,926 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,749. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Evans is $326,300 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,463. Median rent is $1,497/month, with 33.7% 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 2002.
Safety & Crime
Evans reports 425 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,714/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Evans hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Evans has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population22,265
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density2,091/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.1%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,926
Per Capita$29,749
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277
Housing
A
Home Value$326,300
Rent$1,497
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$391,463
Housing Units6,947
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
F
Violent425/100K
Property1,714/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain14.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,676 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Evans was founded in 1867.
The median home in Evans was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
15.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.