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Security-Widefield, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · El Paso County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
38,659 Population 3,008/sq mi density
$83,916 Median Income $34,711 per capita
$358,600 Home Value $377,500 Zillow
$1,703 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
312 Violent Crime/100K 2,503 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,916 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$358,600 home value, $1,703/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
312 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Security-Widefield, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,916
12% above
$34,711 per capita
Home Value
$358,600
27% above
Zillow: $377,500
Median Rent
$1,703/mo
46% above
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
312/100K
18% below
2,503/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
25% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
6% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Security-Widefield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
112%
Home Value
127%
Rent
146%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
82%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Security-Widefield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Security-Widefield residents earn a median household income of $83,916 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,711. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,331 business establishments, including 1,567 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Security-Widefield is $358,600 , 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $377,500. Median rent is $1,703/month, with 31.2% 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

Security-Widefield reports 312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,503/100K.

Education

25.2% of adults in Security-Widefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Security-Widefield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population38,659
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density3,008/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,916
Per Capita$34,711
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$55,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298

Housing

A
Home Value$358,600
Rent$1,703
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$377,500
Housing Units13,701
Rent Burden31.2%

Crime

F
Violent312/100K
Property2,503/100K

Health

Obesity30.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,566/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,823 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Security-Widefield was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Denver International (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 1,567 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.