At a Glance
Median Income
$116,074
$48,451 per capita
Home Value
$552,100
Zillow: $552,318
Median Rent
$1,583/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
926/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.8%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
10.5% smoking rate
How Mead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mead a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mead residents earn a median household income of $116,074 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,451. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% 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 Mead is $552,100 , 96% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $552,318. Median rent is $1,583/month, with 23.5% 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 2002.
Safety & Crime
Mead reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 926/100K.
Education
48.8% of adults in Mead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mead has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population5,503
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density356/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,074
Per Capita$48,451
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277
Housing
B+
Home Value$552,100
Rent$1,583
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$552,318
Housing Units1,677
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property926/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation5,008 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.8%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Mead was founded in 1906.
The median home in Mead was built in 2002.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.