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Upper Bear Creek, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
980 Population 259/sq mi density
$185,574 Median Income $121,178 per capita
$1,026,900 Home Value $878,292 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
1,312 Violent Crime/100K 3,995 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$185,574 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$1,026,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,312 violent crimes/100K (245% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Upper Bear Creek, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$185,574
147% above
$121,178 per capita
Home Value
$1,026,900
264% above
Zillow: $878,292
Violent Crime
1,312/100K
245% above
3,995/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.6%
89% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.3%
34% below
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Upper Bear Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
247%
Home Value
364%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
189%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
345%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Upper Bear Creek a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Upper Bear Creek residents earn a median household income of $185,574 , which is 147% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $121,178. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,019 business establishments, including 1,324 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Upper Bear Creek is $1,026,900 , 264% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $878,292. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Upper Bear Creek reports 1,312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 245% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,995/100K.

Education

63.6% of adults in Upper Bear Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Upper Bear Creek has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population980
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$185,574
Per Capita$121,178
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$46,223M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512

Housing

B+
Home Value$1,026,900
Rent
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$878,292
Housing Units495
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

F
Violent1,312/100K
Property3,995/100K

Health

Obesity21.3%
Diabetes5.7%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,799/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,700 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.6%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+27.8%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Upper Bear Creek was built in 1987.
28.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
2.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.