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Arvada.
About
Life in Arvada
Living here means choosing a solidly middle-class suburban life with easy Denver access but genuine neighborhood character—you're not just a bedroom community, though you're close enough to one. The median household income sits around $117k with a median home value of $633k, so it's pricey compared to much of the country but reasonable for the Denver metro area; rent runs about $1,900 a month if that's your route. The job market is steady with a 3.9% unemployment rate, and while Arvada itself is primarily residential with light industry and professional offices, the broader Denver metro keeps opportunity accessible—your commute to downtown averages 26.6 minutes, which isn't brutal.
Arvada at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Foreign-Born
5.6%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
-1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Arvada: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Arvada, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (15.7%), and 5.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.6%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.1%
of households
Married Couples
53.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% above CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Arvada
In Arvada, rent runs 7% above the CO average, and home values are 17% above the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,223
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $593,478 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Arvada and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Arvada is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Arvada Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area
Commute26.1 min avg
How Arvada residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Arvada, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 7% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Arvada runs 7% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
306.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,347
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Arvada Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jefferson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jefferson County, which includes Arvada, the most common type is winter weather, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 49 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 42 | Winter Weather | $60,000 |
| 2022 | 45 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 27 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 32 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 35 | Winter Weather | $10,000 |
| 2018 | 30 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jefferson County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jefferson County, which includes Arvada, is typically good — 215 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
215
per year
Moderate Days
137
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Jefferson County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Arvada has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.9"
Annual Snowfall
54.8"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
133
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
89
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 23°F | 0.70" |
| Feb | 46°F | 22°F | 0.86" |
| Mar | 54°F | 29°F | 1.67" |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 2.51" |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 2.95" |
| Jun | 81°F | 55°F | 1.73" |
| Jul | 87°F | 61°F | 1.69" |
| Aug | 84°F | 59°F | 1.84" |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 1.79" |
| Oct | 64°F | 39°F | 1.32" |
| Nov | 53°F | 30°F | 0.94" |
| Dec | 45°F | 23°F | 0.72" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Arvada
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Arvada's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Wheat Ridge
Uchealth Broomfield Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Broomfield
Orthocolorado Hosp at St Anthony Med Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Lakewood
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Arvada
Arvada's student/teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 51.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
29
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Arvada (within 15 miles)
University of Colorado Boulder
13.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,939 students · in-state tuition $17,513 · 74% graduate · median earnings $77,574 (10 yrs after entry)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
9.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 15,002 students · in-state tuition $11,540 · 39% graduate · median earnings $57,612 (10 yrs after entry)
Colorado State University Global
10.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,563 students · in-state tuition $9,000 · 45% graduate · median earnings $82,047 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 6,155 students · in-state tuition $22,658 · 82% graduate · median earnings $102,077 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,025 students · in-state tuition $63,246 · 77% graduate · median earnings $77,205 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,549 students · in-state tuition $42,758 · 31% graduate · median earnings $52,025 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Rocky Mountain National Park, 46 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Arvada
Arvada has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (46 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
46 mi awayFlorissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
64 mi awayPublic Libraries in Arvada
Arvada Library
7525 West 57th Avenue, Arvada
Standley Lake Library
8485 Kipling Street, Arvada
West Arvada Express Library
14455 W. 64th Ave, Unit O, Arvada
Cities Near Arvada
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Arvada FAQ
Is Arvada, Colorado affordable?⌄
Arvada's median rent is $1,888/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $117,348/year. Median home value is $632,600.
Is Arvada, Colorado safe?⌄
Arvada's violent crime rate was 307 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2347 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Arvada, Colorado?⌄
Arvada has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Arvada, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Arvada is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,888/month and median household income is $117,348/year. The median home value is $632,600. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Arvada, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Arvada is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from