Alta Vista, Arvada, CO

Living in Alta Vista

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 22
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 56
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Airports 70
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 57
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Schools 1
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Residents

12k Population +981 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$78k Median Household Income +$24k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$375k Median Home Value +$134k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$378 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195928%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K32%
$400K to $499K26%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas70%

Crime

Violent Crime in Alta Vista

United States45
Colorado43
Denver Metro Area48
Jefferson County26

Property Crime in Alta Vista

United States48
Colorado55
Denver Metro Area61
Jefferson County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 1 10
Feb 34 1 9
Mar 41 1 16
Apr 48 2 15
May 57 2 3
Jun 67 2 0
Jul 74 2 0
Aug 72 2 0
Sep 63 1 1
Oct 51 1 6
Nov 39 1 10
Dec 31 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alta Vista

Inland Flooding27
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Alta Vista, Arvada, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Alta Vista, Arvada, CO

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Alpine Valley School
2 miles, SW
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Sts Peter & Paul
3 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Alta Vista, Arvada, CO

Hospitals

Hospitals near Alta Vista, Arvada, CO

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Airports

Airports near Alta Vista, Arvada, CO

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