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Evergreen, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
8,643 Population 750/sq mi density
$148,665 Median Income $75,656 per capita
$745,500 Home Value $878,292 Zillow
$1,955 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 1,918 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$148,665 median income, 0.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$745,500 home value, $1,955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Evergreen, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$148,665
98% above
$75,656 per capita
Home Value
$745,500
164% above
Zillow: $878,292
Median Rent
$1,955/mo
68% above
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
60% below
1,918/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.4%
106% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.9%
35% below
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Evergreen Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
198%
Home Value
264%
Rent
168%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
206%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Evergreen a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Evergreen residents earn a median household income of $148,665 , which is 98% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $75,656. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,019 business establishments, including 1,324 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Evergreen is $745,500 , 164% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $878,292. Median rent is $1,955/month, with 25.0% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Evergreen reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,918/100K.

Education

69.4% of adults in Evergreen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (106% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Evergreen has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population8,643
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density750/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$148,665
Per Capita$75,656
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$46,223M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512

Housing

B+
Home Value$745,500
Rent$1,955
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$878,292
Housing Units3,915
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent153/100K
Property1,918/100K

Health

Obesity20.9%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,799/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,227 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+69.4%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+27.9%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries12

Did You Know?

Evergreen was founded in 1859.
The median home in Evergreen was built in 1977.
27.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.