Federal Heights, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,160 Population 7,955/sq mi density
$57,957 Median Income $24,708 per capita
$91,300 Home Value $385,102 Zillow
$1,655 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
554 Violent Crime/100K 2,515 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,957 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,300 home value, $1,655/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
554 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Federal Heights, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,957
23% below
$24,708 per capita
Home Value
$91,300
68% below
Zillow: $385,102
Median Rent
$1,655/mo
42% above
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
554/100K
46% above
2,515/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
69.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
20.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Federal Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
32%
Rent
142%
Poverty
162%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
146%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Federal Heights a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Federal Heights residents earn a median household income of $57,957 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,708. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,530 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Federal Heights is $91,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,102. Median rent is $1,655/month, with 34.7% 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 1988.

Safety & Crime

Federal Heights reports 554 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,515/100K.

Education

12.2% of adults in Federal Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 69.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Federal Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,160
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density7,955/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born27.5%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,957
Per Capita$24,708
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty20.1%
County GDP$11,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,300
Rent$1,655
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$385,102
Housing Units5,372
Rent Burden34.7%

Crime

F
Violent554/100K
Property2,515/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death4,980/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain14.5 in/yr
Elevation5,407 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+69.6%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations62
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Federal Heights was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Denver International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
27.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.