Strasburg, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Arapahoe County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,249 Population 156/sq mi density
$81,607 Median Income $36,480 per capita
$445,100 Home Value $528,269 Zillow
$1,177 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$81,607 median income, 8.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$445,100 home value, $1,177/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Strasburg, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,607
9% above
$36,480 per capita
Home Value
$445,100
58% above
Zillow: $528,269
Median Rent
$1,177/mo
1% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Strasburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
158%
Rent
101%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
236%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Strasburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Strasburg residents earn a median household income of $81,607 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,480. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,450 business establishments, including 1,471 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Strasburg is $445,100 , 58% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $528,269. Median rent is $1,177/month, with 51.0% 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 1998.

Education

18.5% of adults in Strasburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Strasburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population3,249
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density156/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,607
Per Capita$36,480
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$66,677M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,647

Housing

B+
Home Value$445,100
Rent$1,177
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$528,269
Housing Units1,060
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,895/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain16.3 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation5,414 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Strasburg was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Denver International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,471 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 58 fatal vehicle crashes.