Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Wellington is a small city in Colorado with a population of 11,538. Residents earn $103,888 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wellington receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Wellington stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Wellington is $103,888, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Wellington among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Wellington is $442,500, making it a premium housing market at 57% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,320 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Wellington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches, including 48.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,888 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,145 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,344 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,423 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,314 |
| County GDP | $28,483M |
| Restaurants | 1,012 |
| Healthcare | 1,279 |
| Retail | 1,260 |
| Manufacturing | 440 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,508 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.02% |
| Commute Time | 29.6 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |
| Census Median | $442,500 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $465,862 |
| Median List Price | $507,281 |
| Median List Price | $507,281 |
| $/Sq Ft | $308 |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 20.4% |
| Inventory | 54 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,320 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,412 |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,508 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.02% |
| Obesity | 24.3% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.3% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.9% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,743/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.8 inches |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,195 ft (1,583 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,005/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7007°N, 105.0057°W |
| County FIPS | 08069 |
Winner: Democrat by 17.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.4% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,005/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Restaurants | 1,012 |
| Retail Stores | 1,260 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 29.6 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |