Shaw Heights, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
5,309 Population 7,807/sq mi density
$89,125 Median Income $33,811 per capita
$452,700 Home Value $393,535 Zillow
$1,986 Median Rent 33.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$89,125 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$452,700 home value, $1,986/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Shaw Heights, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,125
19% above
$33,811 per capita
Home Value
$452,700
61% above
Zillow: $393,535
Median Rent
$1,986/mo
71% above
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
31% below
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Shaw Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
119%
Home Value
161%
Rent
171%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shaw Heights 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

Shaw Heights residents earn a median household income of $89,125 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,811. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% 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 Shaw Heights is $452,700 , 61% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,535. Median rent is $1,986/month, with 33.7% 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 1969.

Education

23.4% of adults in Shaw Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shaw Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,309
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density7,807/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.4%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$89,125
Per Capita$33,811
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$11,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183

Housing

B+
Home Value$452,700
Rent$1,986
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$393,535
Housing Units1,753
Rent Burden33.7%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,980/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain14.5 in/yr
Elevation5,519 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations62
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Shaw Heights was built in 1969.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.4% 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.