Louisville, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Louisville is a small city in Colorado with a population of 20,788. Residents earn $149,159 per year, which is 98% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
20,788 Population 2,608/sq mi density
$149,159 Median Income $69,015 per capita
$835,000 Home Value $822,072 Zillow
$2,069 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
75 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$149,159 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$835,000 home value, $2,069/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K (80% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $149,159
98% higher than US avg
Home Value $835,000
196% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 75/100K
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 68.1%
102% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,069
78% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 15.8%
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How Louisville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population20,788
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density2,608/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A+
Median Income$149,159
Per Capita$69,015
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$11,044M
Commute24 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$835,000
Rent$2,069
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$822,072

Crime

C
Violent75/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault75/100K
Burglary226/100K

Health

Obesity15.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain21.2 in/yr
Elevation5,390 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.1%
High School+98.2%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute24 min
EV Stations40
Libraries1

Is Louisville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Louisville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Louisville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Louisville is $149,159, which is significantly higher than the national average — 98% above $75,149. This places Louisville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Louisville is $835,000, making it a premium housing market at 196% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,069 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Louisville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 75 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

Louisville is a highly educated community — 68.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Louisville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches, including 92.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Louisville has a population of 20,788 with a density of 2,608 people per square mile. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.8%).

Population

20,788
Total Population
2,608
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
8.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Louisville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.6%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.4%
30% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Louisville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Louisville is $149,159, which is 98% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Louisville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$149,159
98% above US avg
Per Capita Income$69,015
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183
IRS Avg AGI$117,765

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,530
County GDP$11,044M

Business (County)

Restaurants183
Healthcare233
Retail271
Manufacturing77

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,708
63% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Work from Home36.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Louisville is $835,000, 196% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,069 (78% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $822,072.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$835,000
196% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$822,072
Median List Price$950,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$950,000
$/Sq Ft$383
Homes Sold20
Sale-to-List Ratio98.2%
Price Drops11.1%
Inventory54

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,069
78% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,268

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,708
63% above US avg
Effective Rate0.68%
In Louisville, 15.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.2% report depression. 9.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Louisville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity15.8%
51% below US avg
Diabetes5.6%
Heart Disease3.8%
High Blood Pressure19.2%
Asthma10.2%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity9.8%
Depression23.2%
Mental Distress14.4%
Physical Distress9.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Checkup Rate68.8%
Premature Death4,980/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access99.7%
Healthcare Facilities233
Louisville has a violent crime rate of 75 per 100,000 residents, 80% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Louisville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent75.4/100K
80% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault75.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary226.3/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft40.2/100K
Arson10.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Safety GradeC
Safety Score2.0 / 5.0
Louisville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.2 inches
44% below US avg
Snowfall92.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,390 ft (1,643 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.6 km²)
Population Density2,608/sq mi
Coordinates39.9696°N, 105.1433°W
County FIPS08014
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 68.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (102% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 28.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 34.3%
D 62.9%

Winner: Democrat by 28.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+68.1%
102% above US avg
High School+98.2%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,608/sq mi
Total Area8.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations40
Alt Fuel Stations40
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities233
Restaurants183
Retail Stores271

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Work from Home36.4%

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