Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metro Area, CO
Living in the Denver Metro Area
Bikeability52
Walkability43
Commute40
Public Transit53
Affordability38
Public Safety53
Airports58
Hospitals88
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.9MPopulation+428k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
44%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
63%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black5%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate20%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$381kMedian Home Value+$135k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$508 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas71%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Denver Metro Area
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in the Denver Metro Area
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 17 |
| Apr | 46 | 2 | 12 |
| May | 55 | 2 | 2 |
| Jun | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 50 | 1 | 5 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Denver Metro Area
Inland Flooding31
Tornado19
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metro Area, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metro Area, CO
Castle Rock Christian Academy
2 miles, S
Montessori School of Castle Rock
5 miles, SE
Lutheran High School
7 miles, NE
Lutheran High School
7 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metro Area, CO
University of Phoenix-Colorado
8 miles, N
Platt College-Aurora
16 miles, N
American Sentinel University
17 miles, N
University of Denver
17 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metro Area, CO
Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
2 miles, S
Sky Ridge Medical Center
7 miles, N
Highlands Behavioral Health System
9 miles, N
Denver Springs
9 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metro Area, CO
Denver International Airport
32 miles, N
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
45 miles, S
Pueblo Memorial Airport
82 miles, S
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
106 miles, W