At a Glance
Median Income
$88,125
$41,794 per capita
Home Value
$155,600
Zillow: $941,151
Median Rent
$1,281/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
7.4% smoking rate
How Larkspur Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Larkspur's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Larkspur a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Larkspur residents earn a median household income of $88,125 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,794. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,132 business establishments, including 647 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Larkspur is $155,600 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $941,151. Median rent is $1,281/month, with 33.0% 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 1982.
Education
42.4% of adults in Larkspur hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Larkspur has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population171
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density108/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,125
Per Capita$41,794
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$31,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,634
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,600
Rent$1,281
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$941,151
Housing Units96
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes5.5%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,121/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation6,695 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute25 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Larkspur was built in 1982.
28.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 647 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.