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Sherrelwood, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
19,368 Population 7,905/sq mi density
$73,849 Median Income $30,133 per capita
$412,200 Home Value $393,535 Zillow
$1,627 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
438 Violent Crime/100K 5,241 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,849 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$412,200 home value, $1,627/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
438 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Sherrelwood, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,849
2% below
$30,133 per capita
Home Value
$412,200
46% above
Zillow: $393,535
Median Rent
$1,627/mo
40% above
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
438/100K
15% above
5,241/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Sherrelwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
146%
Rent
140%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
115%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sherrelwood a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sherrelwood residents earn a median household income of $73,849 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,133. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% 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 Sherrelwood is $412,200 , 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,535. Median rent is $1,627/month, with 31.8% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

Sherrelwood 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

15.5% of adults in Sherrelwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sherrelwood 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.

Data Overview

People

Population19,368
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density7,905/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,849
Per Capita$30,133
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$11,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183

Housing

B+
Home Value$412,200
Rent$1,627
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$393,535
Housing Units6,509
Rent Burden31.8%

Crime

F
Violent438/100K
Property5,241/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,980/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,303 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations62
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sherrelwood was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Denver International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.