At a Glance
Median Income
$87,598
$54,879 per capita
Home Value
$584,700
Zillow: $591,554
Median Rent
$1,493/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
487/100K
4,593/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.4%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
11.1% smoking rate
How Wheat Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wheat Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wheat Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wheat Ridge residents earn a median household income of $87,598 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,879. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Wheat Ridge is $584,700 , 107% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $591,554. Median rent is $1,493/month, with 31.0% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Wheat Ridge reports 487 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,593/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
44.4% of adults in Wheat Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheat Ridge has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population32,158
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density3,439/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,598
Per Capita$54,879
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$11,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183
Housing
C+
Home Value$584,700
Rent$1,493
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$591,554
Housing Units15,595
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent487/100K
Property4,593/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault354/100K
Burglary623/100K
Health
Obesity24.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,980/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.1 in/yr
Elevation5,351 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.4%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Wheat Ridge was founded in 1859.
The median home in Wheat Ridge was built in 1964.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.