Wellington SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Wellington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wellington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wellington is 133 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wellington is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wellington is $470,775.
The median income in Wellington is $107,017.
Wellington's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wellington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wellington | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 194 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wellington, CO Weather
The average high in Wellington is 60.4° and the average low is 32.9°.
There are 40.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.7 inches of precipitation each year with 71.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wellington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 32.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 40.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 71.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wellington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wellington
The current population in Wellington is 11,798. The population has increased 108.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,798 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | 11,538 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 11,163 | 3.7% |
| 2021 | 10,769 | 24.5% |
| 2020 | 8,651 | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 9,272 | 8.2% |
| 2018 | 8,571 | 7.9% |
| 2017 | 7,941 | 7.2% |
| 2016 | 7,409 | 6.9% |
| 2015 | 6,934 | 4.5% |
| 2014 | 6,634 | 3.6% |
| 2013 | 6,405 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 6,186 | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 5,938 | 5.1% |
| 2010 | 5,648 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wellington
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Wellington is:
72.3% White with 8,526 White residents.
0.1% African American with 14 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 73 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 10 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 350 Two Or More residents.
23.9% Hispanic with 2,819 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wellington | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.3% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 23.9% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wellington
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Wellington is 51.9% female with 6,125 female residents.
Wellington is 48.1% male with 5,673 male residents.
| Gender | Wellington | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wellington for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Wellington completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Wellington completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Wellington completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Wellington completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Wellington completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Wellington completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Wellington completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Wellington completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Wellington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wellington | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wellington, Colorado
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2.9% of households in Wellington earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Wellington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.4% of households in Wellington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.3% of households in Wellington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.7% of households in Wellington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.4% of households in Wellington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in Wellington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
33.5% of households in Wellington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.6% of households in Wellington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.6% of households in Wellington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wellington | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.4% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.7% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.4% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 33.5% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.6% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.6% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
