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Commerce City.
About
Life in Commerce City
If you're considering Commerce City, understand that you're choosing a suburban Denver location with real economic substance but also real trade-offs. The median household income of around $112k is solid, and the job market is stable with 4.3% unemployment, though many residents commute into Denver proper—plan on roughly 30 minutes each way. Housing is more affordable than central Denver, with median home values around $500k and rents around $1,880, which is reasonable for the metro area.
Commerce City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Foreign-Born
15.2%
Broadband Internet
91.8%
of households
Population Growth
+15.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Commerce City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Commerce City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (74.0%), and 26.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.7%
of residents
65 and Older
9.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.6%
of households
Married Couples
56.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.95
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 Commerce City
In Commerce City, rent runs 7% above the CO average, and home values are 7% below the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,384
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $477,302 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Commerce City and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Commerce City 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 Commerce City 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
Commute29.7 min avg
How Commerce City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Commerce City, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 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 125% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Commerce City runs 125% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
741.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,491.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Commerce City Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Adams County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Adams County, which includes Commerce City, the most common type is winter weather, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Winter Weather | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 32 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 29 | Hail | $1.1M |
| 2022 | 22 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 21 | Hail | None reported |
| 2020 | 22 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 23 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 16 | High Wind | $100,000 |
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
Adams County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Adams County, which includes Commerce City, is typically good — 201 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
201
per year
Moderate Days
163
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Adams County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Commerce City has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.7"
Annual Snowfall
34.5"
Hot Days/Year
49
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
163
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
67
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 16°F | 0.42" |
| Feb | 46°F | 19°F | 0.43" |
| Mar | 56°F | 27°F | 0.98" |
| Apr | 63°F | 34°F | 1.77" |
| May | 72°F | 43°F | 2.35" |
| Jun | 84°F | 52°F | 1.41" |
| Jul | 90°F | 58°F | 1.72" |
| Aug | 88°F | 56°F | 1.77" |
| Sep | 80°F | 47°F | 1.18" |
| Oct | 66°F | 35°F | 1.02" |
| Nov | 53°F | 25°F | 0.69" |
| Dec | 44°F | 16°F | 0.37" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Commerce City
Uninsured
7.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Commerce City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Thornton
Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Brighton
University of Colorado Hospital Authority
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.5 mi away · Aurora
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.
Education19.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Commerce City
Commerce City's student/teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
22
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Commerce City (within 15 miles)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
12 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
8.2 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
11.4 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)
Public · 2-year · 5,096 students · in-state tuition $5,218 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,120 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,250 students · in-state tuition $4,622 · 19% graduate · median earnings $48,949 (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, 57 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Commerce City
Commerce City has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (57 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
57 mi awayFlorissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
70 mi awayPublic Libraries in Commerce City
Commerce City Branch Library
7185 Monaco, Commerce City
Cities Near Commerce City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Commerce City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Commerce City FAQ
Is Commerce City, Colorado affordable?⌄
Commerce City's median rent is $1,880/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $111,972/year. Median home value is $499,700.
Is Commerce City, Colorado safe?⌄
Commerce City's violent crime rate was 742 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2492 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Commerce City, Colorado?⌄
Commerce City has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Commerce City, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Commerce City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,880/month and median household income is $111,972/year. The median home value is $499,700. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Commerce City, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Commerce City is 30 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