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Federal Heights, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County
Federal Heights, CO
At a Glance
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)
Is Federal Heights a Good Place to Live?
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 3.3% (8% below 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 $393,535. 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 438 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,241/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.