At a Glance
Median Income
$157,909
$70,927 per capita
Home Value
$795,500
Zillow: $818,832
Median Rent
$2,355/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.1%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
14.5%
6.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Superior Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Superior's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Superior a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Superior residents earn a median household income of $157,909 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,927. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% 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 Superior is $795,500 , 182% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $818,832. Median rent is $2,355/month, with 22.6% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Superior reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
77.1% of adults in Superior hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(129% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Superior has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population13,136
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density3,342/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$157,909
Per Capita$70,927
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$11,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183
Housing
B+
Home Value$795,500
Rent$2,355
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$818,832
Housing Units4,646
Rent Burden22.6%
Crime
C
Violent75/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity14.5%
Diabetes5.6%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,980/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain21.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,491 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.1%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+36.3%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute23 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Superior was founded in 1896.
The median home in Superior was built in 1996.
31.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.7% 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.
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