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Shaw Heights, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County
Shaw Heights, CO
At a Glance
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)
Is Shaw Heights a Good Place to Live?
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 3.0% (17% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Shaw Heights reports 438 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,241/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.