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Northglenn, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Denver County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
37,953 Population 5,157/sq mi density
$79,530 Median Income $37,233 per capita
$440,900 Home Value $455,868 Zillow
$1,778 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
457 Violent Crime/100K 3,118 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$79,530 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$440,900 home value, $1,778/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
457 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Northglenn, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,530
6% above
$37,233 per capita
Home Value
$440,900
56% above
Zillow: $455,868
Median Rent
$1,778/mo
53% above
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
457/100K
20% above
3,118/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Northglenn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
106%
Home Value
156%
Rent
153%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
120%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Northglenn a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Northglenn residents earn a median household income of $79,530 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,233. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,024 business establishments, including 2,498 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Northglenn is $440,900 , 56% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,868. Median rent is $1,778/month, with 33.9% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Northglenn reports 457 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,118/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.

Education

24.2% of adults in Northglenn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Northglenn has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population37,953
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density5,157/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,530
Per Capita$37,233
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$128,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958

Housing

B+
Home Value$440,900
Rent$1,778
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$455,868
Housing Units14,646
Rent Burden33.9%

Crime

F
Violent457/100K
Property3,118/100K
Murder2.5/100K
Assault279/100K
Burglary302/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,060/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,387 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed196 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in Northglenn was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Denver International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 196 Mbps.
There are 2,498 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.