At a Glance
Median Income
$103,888
$40,145 per capita
Home Value
$442,500
Zillow: $467,494
Median Rent
$2,320/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.4%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
10.4% smoking rate
How Wellington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wellington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wellington a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wellington residents earn a median household income of $103,888 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,145. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,314 business establishments, including 1,012 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellington is $442,500 , 57% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $467,494. Median rent is $2,320/month, with 25.5% 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 2009.
Education
45.4% of adults in Wellington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellington has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population11,538
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density3,005/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$103,888
Per Capita$40,145
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$28,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
A
Home Value$442,500
Rent$2,320
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$467,494
Housing Units4,041
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity24.3%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,743/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain14.8 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation5,195 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.4%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Wellington was founded in 1902.
The median home in Wellington was built in 2009.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,012 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.