Wheat Ridge, CO
Living in Wheat Ridge
Bikeability66
Walkability39
Commute52
Public Transit57
Affordability54
Public Safety60
Airports69
Hospitals80
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation+952 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate25%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office24%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$384kMedian Home Value+$152k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$350 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195929%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas71%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wheat Ridge
United States45
Colorado43
Denver Metro Area48
Jefferson County26
Property Crime in Wheat Ridge
United States48
Colorado55
Denver Metro Area61
Jefferson County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 40 | 2 | 13 |
| Apr | 47 | 2 | 11 |
| May | 56 | 2 | 2 |
| Jun | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 50 | 1 | 4 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 10 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheat Ridge
Inland Flooding30
Tornado10
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wheat Ridge, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wheat Ridge, CO
Alpine Valley School
1 miles, NW
Beth Eden Baptist School
2 miles, SE
Sts Peter & Paul
2 miles, E
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Wheat Ridge, CO
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
3 miles, SE
Regis University
4 miles, E
Colorado Christian University
4 miles, S
Metropolitan State University of Denver
6 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wheat Ridge, CO
Lutheran Medical Center
1 miles, E
Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital
4 miles, S
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
7 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Wheat Ridge, CO
Denver International Airport
24 miles, E
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
70 miles, S
Eagle County Regional Airport
97 miles, W
Cheyenne Regional Airport-Jerry Olson Field
97 miles, N