At a Glance
Median Income
$141,621
$85,707 per capita
Home Value
$868,400
Zillow: $1,105,670
Median Rent
$1,395/mo
43.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
339/100K
2,271/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.6%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
16.0%
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Niwot Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Niwot's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Niwot a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Niwot residents earn a median household income of $141,621 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,707. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,751 business establishments, including 928 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Niwot is $868,400 , 208% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,105,670. Median rent is $1,395/month, with 43.9% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Niwot reports 339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,271/100K.
Education
64.6% of adults in Niwot hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Niwot has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,773
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density943/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,621
Per Capita$85,707
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$39,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
Housing
B
Home Value$868,400
Rent$1,395
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$1,105,670
Housing Units1,619
Rent Burden43.9%
Crime
F
Violent339/100K
Property2,271/100K
Health
Obesity16.0%
Diabetes5.7%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,177 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.6%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+30.7%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Niwot was built in 1983.
28.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 928 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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