Denver, CO
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Denver, Colorado Summary
Life in Denver research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Denver over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Denver:
The population in Denver is 706,799.
The median home value in Denver is $459,100.
The median income in Denver is $78,177.
The cost of living in Denver is 116 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Denver is $1,495.
The unemployment rate in Denver is 4.6%.
The poverty rate in Denver is 11.6%.
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Denver, CO Crime Report
Crime in Denver summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Denver. Key points include:
There were 52,881 total crimes in Denver in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Denver is 7,498.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Denver is 1,069.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Denver is 6,428.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Denver is 222.61% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Denver Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Denver / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 52,881 | 7,498.0 | 3,256.9 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 7,545 | 1,069.8 | 423.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 90 | 12.8 | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1,301 | 184.5 | 68.3 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5,398 | 765.4 | 286.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 45,336 | 6,428.2 | 2,833.8 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 5,171 | 733.2 | 400.3 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 24,964 | 3,539.7 | 1,909.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 15,201 | 2,155.4 | 524.3 | 282.7 |
Denver, CO Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Denver summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Denver. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Denver is 116 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Denver is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Denver is $459,100.
The median income in Denver is $78,177.
Denver's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Denver Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Denver | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 104 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 142 | 116 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 115 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 80 | 90 | 100 | |
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11 Reviews & Comments About Denver
/5
Samuel Ralph Allen -
You forgot to mention Denver, Colorado - the central commerce hub of the U,S. and a new western capital for organized crime with drugs, weapons, and human trafficking. Worse yet, the regional 'justice system' and law enforcement are indistinguishable from criminals because the Vory organized crime syndicate owns them. I was born in this pit 64 years ago. Although I rose to prosperity as a masters level chemist, the white-collar criminals sent me down for exposing corruption. And the FBI regional office is as worthless as t**s on a boar hog. All they do is eat Krispy-Kreme donuts, wash it down with Starbuck's Lattes - and harass illegal aliens from Mexico and South America (because they're easy targets. Otherwise, this is a great city to live in..
Robert Colontonio -
Denver is no rose garden either. Most of Denver is a shithole. I lived in few parts of Denver and they are not nice. I now live in Aurora. There are crappy places in Aurora but a lot of it is nice out east and the southeast sections. The worst thing about Aurora is they are the only city left on the front range that still does not allow Ice Cream trucks. I drive one and it is absurd that they still have this law for 40 years or more and don't have the sense to amend it. Commerce City finally did 3 years ago. What does it say about a place where you can but drugs and paraphernalia but you can't buy an ice cream off a truck.
pauly carbone Anaya -
I live in north Denver off 38th and Zuni by chubbys restaurant im in the best part of Colorado I'm safe I know I won't get shot here!I can fight like nobody's business
kandfam 1 -
Thank g*d i live in Denver lol
Aurora lol and Commercity lol i hate both of those citys they are just not safe at all too gettho honestly
HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-03 01:38:59.734900
I love this city. It is absolutely stunning and there is so much to do here. If I could live here, I would. My absolutely favorite part about this city is the mountains and nature all around. There are so many beautiful hiking trails.
The scenery is what stood out the most to me. Its beautiful year round with MANY great hiking trails. The great part is that the small cities outside of town are also just as wonderful to explore. The whole area is a wonderful experience. I don't find anything particularly bad about this city, beside the fact that there are marijuana stores everywhere you turn. I think this takes away from the beauty of the city.
HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-20 18:14:08.823264
This city had a lot of things to do. There were a lot of people outside in the town playing music and hanging out. The landscape of this city alone was absolutely breathtaking.
The people stood out because they had a much friendlier vibe than most cities. They were more willing to be open and talk to others listening to music or just being out. This town seemed more open to ideas other than their own.
HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-06 05:14:05.282741
Denver is a great city to live in or visit. There are a wide array of things to do within 30 minutes, you can get downtown to see a play, concert or sporting event or drive to the mountains to ski, hike or mountain bike. There are diverse neighborhoods to fit anyone and you're able to select which school your child attends.
Crimes such as thefts are going up due to the influx of new people. Make sure you keep your car locked up!
HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-10 16:06:15.080946
Denver is the s**t. I came out here to visit in 2014. I thought it was going to be just alright, and ended up falling in love with the city. The people are friendly, the sky is blue, there are beautiful mountians, and so much good weed. I ended up leaving the NYC area and moved out here in 2016. Best decision ever!
Great food everywhere! A lot of resturants provide local and sustainable meats and produce.
HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-19 01:46:17.586928
The crime is like any other crime in America, it happens; car jacking, robbery, etc. I have never used the public school system in Denver.
Everywhere in Denver is a new place to experience. There is a zoo, tons of parks, nice shopping, pretty cool place.
HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-19 02:05:18.501805
I love everything about Denver and the experiences there.
The people are friendly and always something to do.
HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-30 16:20:42.983454
Gentrification is the name of the game in Denver. The old neighborhoods are sprouting up million dollar duplexes and townhomes. You can walk at night in once bad neighborhoods and see sprawling pubs and nightlife. Rent and housing prices are are thru-the-roof and still not commensurate with wage. The art, concert and performing scenes are flourishing. Restaurant quality and variety is just starting to catch up to other cities. The influx of the 420'ers moving here is tapering off. Mountain activities, hiking and snow boarding are Colorado's greatest assets. And of course the weather is wonderful -- temperate and always in flux.
GAY SCENE: A couple decades ago, the gay club scene in Denver was vibrant. Packed bars Sat, Sun or even Thurs, cheap drinks, creative Pride night themes and large turn outs, seedy afterparties, even foam parties on occasion. Everything from an upscale chill piano bar to a hole-in-the-wall male stripping venue. Now most "gay" clubs are tepid mixed straight, and cater to twenty-something crowds. A couple bars that had a great beer bust and Sunday fun have shut down. The gay male scene still has many cliques. For example, bearded guys tend to flock together. Smaller male gay venues have low turnout. And DRAG -- the drag scene has become rampant. Three stars for Denver's gay scene but only because I'm bitter and miss the good ol' days.
Check out First Friday art walk. Any show at DCPA or Ellie Caulkins. Karaoke at Gladys on Sun is fun.
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Denver Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Denver
The current population in Denver is 706,799. The population has increased 22.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 706,799 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 693,417 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 678,467 | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 663,303 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 649,654 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 633,777 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 619,297 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 604,356 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 590,507 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 578,087 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Denver
Denver is:
54.0% White with 381,484 White residents.
8.6% African American with 61,078 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 2,734 American Indian residents.
3.5% Asian with 24,615 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 893 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 2,325 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 25,624 Two Or More residents.
29.4% Hispanic with 208,046 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Denver | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.0% | 66.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 8.6% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 29.4% | 21.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Denver
Denver is 49.7% female with 351,034 female residents.
Denver is 50.3% male with 355,765 male residents.
| Gender | Denver | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Denver for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Denver completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Denver completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Denver completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Denver completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Denver completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Denver completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Denver completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Denver completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Denver completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Denver | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 21.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 27.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Denver, Colorado
5.2% of households in Denver earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Denver earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.1% of households in Denver earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in Denver earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Denver earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Denver earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in Denver earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.0% of households in Denver earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in Denver earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.6% of households in Denver earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Denver | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 4.4% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 16.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.0% | 18.8% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.6% | 11.1% | 9.5% |
