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Louisville, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County

3.6 /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 24.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 1,398 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Louisville, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$149,159
98% above
$69,015 per capita
Home Value
$835,000
196% above
Zillow: $822,072
Median Rent
$2,069/mo
78% above
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
80% below
1,398/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.1%
102% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
15.8%
51% below
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
326 sunny days/yr

How Louisville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
198%
Home Value
296%
Rent
178%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
202%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Louisville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Louisville residents earn a median household income of $149,159 , which is 98% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $69,015. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% 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 Louisville is $835,000 , 196% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $822,072. Median rent is $2,069/month, with 24.6% 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 1991.

Safety & Crime

Louisville reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,398/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

68.1% of adults in Louisville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (102% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Louisville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population20,788
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density2,608/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$149,159
Per Capita$69,015
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$11,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183

Housing

B+
Home Value$835,000
Rent$2,069
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$822,072
Housing Units8,306
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property1,398/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary186/100K

Health

Obesity15.8%
Diabetes5.6%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,980/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain21.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,390 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.1%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+31.9%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Louisville was founded in 1877.
The median home in Louisville was built in 1991.
36.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.