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Denver-Aurora-Centennial Metro Area

CO · 128 cities · 2,870,869 population

2,870,869 Total Population
128 Cities & Towns
$122,892 Avg Income
$637,409 Avg Home Value
$1,792 Avg Rent
49.7% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Denver-Aurora-Centennial Metro

Denver, CO

Pop 713,734
Income $91,681
Home $586,700

Aurora, CO

Pop 390,201
Income $84,320
Home $444,500

Lakewood, CO

Pop 156,309
Income $85,789
Home $548,200

Thornton, CO

Pop 142,878
Income $100,985
Home $482,200

Arvada, CO

Pop 122,835
Income $113,396
Home $600,800

Westminster, CO

Pop 115,546
Income $96,145
Home $497,400

Centennial, CO

Pop 107,386
Income $128,167
Home $626,700

Highlands Ranch, CO

Pop 101,437
Income $155,847
Home $672,600

Castle Rock, CO

Pop 76,614
Income $143,031
Home $621,700

Broomfield, CO

Pop 75,110
Income $121,025
Home $631,600

Commerce City, CO

Pop 64,640
Income $106,756
Home $463,200

Parker, CO

Pop 60,115
Income $129,342
Home $613,200

The Denver-Aurora-Centennial metropolitan area is the 20th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 2,870,869 spread across 128 cities and towns in CO. Anchored by Denver, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial metro area earn an average household income of $122,892, while the average home value sits at $637,409. Renters in the area pay an average of $1,792 per month, making the cost of living relatively high compared to the national average. About 49.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's highly educated workforce.

The Denver-Aurora-Centennial metro reports an average violent crime rate of 432.8 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 9,190.6 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 47.6°F, with cooler temperatures throughout the year. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 7.1%, indicating strong economic conditions.

With 128 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Denver-Aurora-Centennial metro area offers a wide variety of living options. The sheer number of cities provides prospective residents with diverse choices in terms of housing, schools, commute times, and neighborhood character. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature47.6°F
Avg January Temp28.9°F
Avg July Temp69.6°F
Avg Annual Precipitation18.3"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate432.8 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate9190.6 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate3.8%
Avg Poverty Rate7.1%
Avg Median Age41.6

All 128 Cities in Denver-Aurora-Centennial Metro Area

1 Denver CO 713,734
2 Aurora CO 390,201
3 Lakewood CO 156,309
4 Thornton CO 142,878
5 Arvada CO 122,835
6 Westminster CO 115,546
7 Centennial CO 107,386
8 Highlands Ranch CO 101,437
9 Castle Rock CO 76,614
10 Broomfield CO 75,110
11 Commerce City CO 64,640
12 Parker CO 60,115
13 Littleton CO 45,092
14 Brighton CO 41,196
15 Northglenn CO 37,953
16 Dakota Ridge CO 34,159
17 Englewood CO 33,774
18 Ken Caryl CO 33,407
19 Wheat Ridge CO 32,158
20 Lafayette CO 30,471
21 Columbine CO 25,681
22 Four Square Mile CO 21,788
23 Louisville CO 20,788
24 Golden CO 20,467
25 Sherrelwood CO 19,368
26 Welby CO 16,232
27 Greenwood Village CO 15,485
28 Black Forest CO 14,658
29 Federal Heights CO 14,160
30 Lone Tree CO 14,136
31 Superior CO 13,136
32 Castle Pines CO 12,573
33 The Pinery CO 11,740
34 Monument CO 11,035
35 Cherry Creek CO 11,011
36 Berkley CO 10,838
37 Fairmount CO 10,521
38 Roxborough Park CO 9,365
39 Stonegate CO 9,164
40 Woodmoor CO 8,819
41 Derby CO 8,692
42 Evergreen CO 8,643
43 Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) CO 8,279
44 Applewood CO 8,120
45 Cherry Hills Village CO 6,366
46 Gleneagle CO 6,207
47 Sheridan CO 6,031
48 Dove Valley CO 5,313
49 Shaw Heights CO 5,309
50 West Pleasant View CO 5,221
51 Todd Creek CO 5,069
52 Meridian CO 5,058
53 Edgewater CO 4,955
54 Castle Pines Village CO 4,441
55 Genesee CO 3,826
56 Ponderosa Park CO 3,556
57 Bennett CO 3,472
58 Sierra Ridge CO 3,264
59 Strasburg CO 3,249
60 Inverness CO 3,088
61 Stepping Stone CO 3,079
62 Meridian Village CO 2,768
63 Acres Green CO 2,709
64 Holly Hills CO 2,652
65 Palmer Lake CO 2,635
66 Sterling Ranch CO 2,530
67 Columbine Valley CO 2,084
68 Idaho Springs CO 1,968
69 Byers CO 1,804
70 Perry Park CO 1,801
71 Elizabeth CO 1,694
72 Nederland CO 1,523
73 Indian Hills CO 1,320
74 Fraser CO 1,189
75 Deer Trail CO 1,180
76 Aetna Estates CO 1,177
77 Keystone CO 1,111
78 Watkins CO 1,087
79 Georgetown CO 1,082
80 Bow Mar CO 1,003
81 Upper Bear Creek CO 980
82 Fairplay CO 851
83 Floyd Hill CO 850
84 Kittredge CO 843
85 Tabernash CO 797
86 Paragon Estates CO 767
87 Winter Park CO 750
88 Foxfield CO 739
89 Grand View Estates CO 736
90 Aspen Park CO 724
91 Kiowa CO 704
92 East Pleasant View CO 625
93 Upper Witter Gulch CO 588
94 Central CO 576
95 Simla CO 576
96 Empire CO 549
97 Calhan CO 510
98 Mountain View CO 500
99 St. Ann Highlands CO 483
100 Downieville-Lawson-Dumont CO 478
101 Eldora CO 440
102 Morrison CO 415
103 Brook Forest CO 408
104 Franktown CO 405
105 Coal Creek CO 395
106 Pine Valley CO 391
107 Comanche Creek CO 389
108 Echo Hills CO 368
109 Eldorado Springs CO 355
110 North Washington CO 311
111 Idledale CO 306
112 Rollinsville CO 294
113 Louviers CO 274
114 Westcreek CO 237
115 Silver Plume CO 206
116 Larkspur CO 171
117 Blue Valley CO 169
118 Black Hawk CO 156
119 Elbert CO 150
120 Bonanza Mountain Estates CO 132
121 Ramah CO 130
122 St. Mary's CO 130
123 Peyton CO 120
124 Montezuma CO 83
125 Brick Center CO 82
126 Glendale CO 71
127 Peoria CO 71
128 Sedalia CO 49