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Living in
Cherry Creek.
Cherry Creek is an unincorporated community in Arapahoe County, CO. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek is a community of 11,011 people in Colorado. The median household income is $153,776, median rent runs about $2,093 per month, and median home values are around $888,900. Unemployment is low at 4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Cherry Creek at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Foreign-Born
16.0%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
-11.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.0% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Cherry Creek: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cherry Creek, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (17.5%), and 7.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.1%
of households
Married Couples
58.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
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 19% above CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Cherry Creek
In Cherry Creek, rent runs 19% above the CO average, and home values are 65% above the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,699
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $847,575 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Cherry Creek and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Arapahoe County, which includes Cherry Creek, is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Cherry Creek: Arapahoe County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Arapahoe County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Cherry Creek is about 2% of Arapahoe County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Cherry Creek 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
Commute23.4 min avg
How Cherry Creek residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cherry Creek, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 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 21% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, which covers Cherry Creek, runs 21% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
259.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,399.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Arapahoe County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Arapahoe County, which includes Cherry Creek, the most common type is winter weather, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 30 | Winter Weather | $2,000 |
| 2023 | 29 | Winter Weather | $154,000 |
| 2022 | 32 | Winter Weather | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 23 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 30 | Hail | $50,000 |
| 2018 | 26 | Hail | $277.1M |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Arapahoe County, county-wide
Cherry Creek is about 2% of Arapahoe County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Arapahoe County, which includes Cherry Creek, is typically good — 212 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
212
per year
Moderate Days
151
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Arapahoe County, county-wide
Cherry Creek is about 2% of Arapahoe County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cherry Creek has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.0"
Annual Snowfall
64.0"
Hot Days/Year
46
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
172
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
84
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 19°F | 0.41" |
| Feb | 46°F | 20°F | 0.43" |
| Mar | 54°F | 27°F | 1.04" |
| Apr | 60°F | 34°F | 1.94" |
| May | 69°F | 43°F | 2.04" |
| Jun | 81°F | 52°F | 1.98" |
| Jul | 87°F | 59°F | 1.76" |
| Aug | 85°F | 57°F | 2.25" |
| Sep | 77°F | 49°F | 1.29" |
| Oct | 64°F | 36°F | 1.00" |
| Nov | 52°F | 26°F | 0.53" |
| Dec | 44°F | 19°F | 0.35" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cherry Creek
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Cherry Creek's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Highlands Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 4 mi away · Highlands Ranch
Denver Springs
Psychiatric · 4.1 mi away · Englewood
Sky Ridge Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Lone Tree
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.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 76.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
76.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cherry Creek (within 15 miles)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
11.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 15,002 students · in-state tuition $11,540 · 39% graduate · median earnings $57,612 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
9.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 10,519 students · in-state tuition $10,835 · 52% graduate · median earnings $69,387 (10 yrs after entry)
Colorado State University Global
11.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,563 students · in-state tuition $9,000 · 45% graduate · median earnings $82,047 (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)
Public · 2-year · 5,096 students · in-state tuition $5,218 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,120 (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: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, 53 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (53 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
53 mi awayRocky Mountain National Park
National Park
68 mi awayCities Near Cherry Creek
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Cherry Creek FAQ
Is Cherry Creek, Colorado affordable?⌄
Cherry Creek's median rent is $2,093/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $153,776/year. Median home value is $888,900.
Is Cherry Creek, Colorado safe?⌄
Cherry Creek is policed by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 260 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1399 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cherry Creek, Colorado?⌄
Arapahoe County, which includes Cherry Creek, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cherry Creek, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Cherry Creek is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,093/month and median household income is $153,776/year. The median home value is $888,900. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cherry Creek, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Cherry Creek is 23 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