Aurora, CO
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Aurora, Colorado Summary
Life in Aurora research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Aurora over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Aurora:
The population in Aurora is 390,201.
The median home value in Aurora is $463,246.
The median income in Aurora is $84,320.
The cost of living in Aurora is 121 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Aurora is $1,759.
The unemployment rate in Aurora is 5.7%.
The poverty rate in Aurora is 11.2%.
The average high in Aurora is 64.1° and the average low is 36.0°.
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Aurora, CO Crime Report
Crime in Aurora summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Aurora. Key points include:
There were 16,120 total crimes in Aurora in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Aurora is 4,051.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Aurora is 947.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Aurora is 3,103.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Aurora is 91.19% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Aurora Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Aurora / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 16,120 | 4,051.8 | 3,069.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 3,771 | 947.8 | 476.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 41 | 10.3 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 542 | 136.2 | 63.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,896 | 727.9 | 350.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 12,349 | 3,103.9 | 2,592.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 1,477 | 371.2 | 348.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 7,305 | 1,836.1 | 1,754.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3,567 | 896.6 | 490.6 | 259.0 |
Aurora, CO Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Aurora summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Aurora. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Aurora is 121 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Aurora is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Aurora is $463,246.
The median income in Aurora is $84,320.
Aurora's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Aurora Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Aurora | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 111 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 167 | 134 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 83 | 89 | 100 | |
Aurora, CO Weather
The average high in Aurora is 64.1° and the average low is 36.0°.
There are 41.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.6 inches of precipitation each year with 57.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Aurora |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 17.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 57.3 |
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Aurora, CO Photos
9 Reviews & Comments About Aurora
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Cheryl H - None
I have lived in Aurora for over 30 years and I'm proud to call it home. Where I live in Aurora looks NOTHING like those pictures and those pics are of OLD, historic Aurora on Colfax which is currently getting a makeover because it is neglected and crime ridden. Aurora is HUGE and brand new homes and neighborhoods seem to pop up daily so you can't judge all of Aurora based on one street. To associate Aurora with M**h labs from that other Colorado city is just plain wrong. Crime is higher no matter where you go if unemployment is high. Colorado has a low unemployment rate, therefore a lower crime rate than most cities across the Country. I don't think that you've ever been to Aurora. By the way, I lived in Denver 10 years before that and will take Aurora over Denver ANY day.
Mackenzie Mayotte - None
Aurora is amazing. I've lived here my entire life and we haven't had anything serious. But I do also live in commerce City on weekends with my dad and it's calm and nothing really happens
Huria Taj - None
I live in aurora and and its great. Maybe i just like in a rich area of aurora but aurora is a very good place to live in. And the unemployment rate is low here
Olivia Do - None
Correction! I'd say only the northern part of Aurora is bad. I've lived by Cherry Creek Reservoir for 2 years and never experienced anything bad. People are really nice in that area.
Christopher's Journey - None
I'm from Colorado it can get scary but not too scary. I also I live in aurora is AWESOME AND THERE IS ATONS OF EMPLOYMENT IN AURORA and I LOVE TRINIDAD :(
Kathryn Klempel - None
I live in Thornton, my opinion on aurora as a traveler when you get to Parker rd area it's beautiful low crime etc. but aurora closer to colfax is pretty bad
Isa - None
Yo I live in Aurora and it really isn't that bad
Austin Friend - None
I live in Aurora and I hate it here!
HomeSnacks User - None
My family has only lived in Colorado since April. We moved here from Utah for my husbands job. We currently live in Aurora and I HATE it! The congestion and expensive apartments !! We love smaller towns and are trying to find somewhere in Greeley or Evans to move to. Not only is it closer to my husband's job, but we enjoy the small town feel and would love to raise our kids in a diverse culture as well as a quieter town.
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Aurora Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Aurora
The current population in Aurora is 390,201. The population has increased 24.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 390,201 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 387,349 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 383,496 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 379,434 | 2.8% |
| 2019 | 369,111 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 363,550 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 357,323 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 351,131 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 345,867 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 339,480 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 332,820 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 326,249 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 320,166 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 314,092 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Aurora
Aurora is:
42.3% White with 165,042 White residents.
15.3% African American with 59,757 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 1,217 American Indian residents.
5.9% Asian with 23,112 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 1,415 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 1,825 Other residents.
4.7% Two Or More with 18,230 Two Or More residents.
30.7% Hispanic with 119,603 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Aurora | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.3% | 65.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 15.3% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 30.7% | 22.2% | 19.0% |
Gender in Aurora
Aurora is 49.7% female with 193,931 female residents.
Aurora is 50.3% male with 196,270 male residents.
| Gender | Aurora | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Aurora for adults over 25
7.0% of adults in Aurora completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Aurora completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Aurora completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Aurora completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Aurora completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Aurora completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Aurora completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Aurora completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Aurora completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Aurora | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 28.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Aurora, Colorado
4.0% of households in Aurora earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Aurora earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.7% of households in Aurora earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Aurora earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.8% of households in Aurora earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.5% of households in Aurora earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.1% of households in Aurora earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.9% of households in Aurora earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.7% of households in Aurora earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.0% of households in Aurora earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Aurora | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 15.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.9% | 19.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.7% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.0% | 15.8% | 12.6% |
