At a Glance
Median Income
$68,650
$33,464 per capita
Home Value
$369,600
Zillow: $415,216
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
673/100K
3,048/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
14.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greeley 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
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 5.8% (61% 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 $415,216. 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 673 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,048/100K. The murder rate is 5.3/100K.
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 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
Population109,421
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density2,182/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.7%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,650
Per Capita$33,464
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277
Housing
B+
Home Value$369,600
Rent$1,333
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$415,216
Housing Units40,262
Rent Burden35.2%
Crime
F
Violent673/100K
Property3,048/100K
Murder5.3/100K
Assault557/100K
Burglary342/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain14.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
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.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
12.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.