Arvada, CO
Living in Arvada
Bikeability32
Walkability22
Commute40
Public Transit41
Affordability38
Public Safety73
Airports68
Hospitals78
Colleges57
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Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
119kPopulation+14k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
41%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate23%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$85kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$384kMedian Home Value+$144k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$468 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K20%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas75%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Arvada
United States45
Colorado43
Denver Metro Area48
Jefferson County26
Property Crime in Arvada
United States48
Colorado55
Denver Metro Area61
Jefferson County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 16 |
| Apr | 46 | 2 | 15 |
| May | 55 | 2 | 3 |
| Jun | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 49 | 1 | 6 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 10 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Arvada
Inland Flooding29
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Arvada, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Arvada, CO
St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center
2 miles, S
Primrose School of West Woods
2 miles, SW
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School
3 miles, NE
Cornerstone Montessori
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Arvada, CO
Colorado School of Mines
7 miles, SW
Regis University
7 miles, SE
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
8 miles, SE
Colorado Christian University
9 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Arvada, CO
Lutheran Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Uchealth Broomfield Hospital
6 miles, NE
Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital
8 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Arvada, CO
Denver International Airport
25 miles, E
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
75 miles, S
Cheyenne Regional Airport-Jerry Olson Field
93 miles, N
Eagle County Regional Airport
95 miles, W