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Greeley, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
109,421 Population 2,182/sq mi density
$68,650 Median Income $33,464 per capita
$369,600 Home Value $418,757 Zillow
$1,333 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
353 Violent Crime/100K 2,327 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$68,650 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$369,600 home value, $1,333/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
353 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Greeley, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,650
9% below
$33,464 per capita
Home Value
$369,600
31% above
Zillow: $418,757
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
15% above
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
353/100K
7% below
2,327/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
21% below
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Greeley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
131%
Rent
115%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
93%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greeley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greeley residents earn a median household income of $68,650 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,464. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% 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 Greeley is $369,600 , 31% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,757. Median rent is $1,333/month, with 35.2% 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 1984.

Safety & Crime

Greeley reports 353 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,327/100K. The murder rate is 1.8/100K.

Education

26.7% of adults in Greeley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greeley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population109,421
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density2,182/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,650
Per Capita$33,464
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277

Housing

B+
Home Value$369,600
Rent$1,333
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$418,757
Housing Units40,262
Rent Burden35.2%

Crime

F
Violent353/100K
Property2,327/100K
Murder1.8/100K
Assault225/100K
Burglary309/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,882/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain20.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,872 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Greeley was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.