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About
Life in Firestone
If you're seriously considering a move to Firestone, understand that you're looking at a young, rapidly growing suburban town about 30 miles north of Denver—not a destination, but a place where people actually build lives. The population has exploded 61% since 2010 and continues climbing, which means you'll find plenty of young families, good schools, and new construction, but also the growing pains that come with that speed. The median household income sits around $120,150 with a median home value near $560,000, so you're paying Denver-area prices for a smaller town with a longer commute—most people are looking at 33 minutes to get wherever they need to be, which matters if you work south toward Boulder or Denver.
Firestone at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Foreign-Born
7.1%
Broadband Internet
94.0%
of households
Population Growth
+23.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Firestone: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Firestone, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (42.8%), and 11.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.3%
of residents
65 and Older
11.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.0%
of households
Married Couples
59.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.85
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 14% above CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Firestone
In Firestone, rent runs 14% above the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,274
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2009
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $567,328 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Firestone
Unemployment in Weld County, which includes Firestone, is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Firestone: Weld County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Weld County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Firestone Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32.6 min avg
How Firestone residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Firestone, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 43% 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 55% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Firestone runs 55% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
148.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
833.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Firestone Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 49 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Weld County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Weld County, which includes Firestone, the most common type is hail, with 49 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 46 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
| 2023 | 41 | Hail | $1.1M |
| 2022 | 26 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 24 | Hail | $590,500 |
| 2020 | 33 | Hail | None reported |
| 2019 | 38 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 42 | Hail | $10,000 |
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
Weld County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Weld County, which includes Firestone, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
163
per year
Moderate Days
196
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Weld County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 15°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Firestone has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and very cold winters (avg low 15°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/33°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/53°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/34°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/15°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.0"
Annual Snowfall
47.4"
Hot Days/Year
49
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
178
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
83
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 14°F | 0.56" |
| Feb | 47°F | 17°F | 0.57" |
| Mar | 57°F | 26°F | 1.17" |
| Apr | 63°F | 32°F | 2.04" |
| May | 73°F | 41°F | 1.97" |
| Jun | 84°F | 51°F | 1.75" |
| Jul | 91°F | 55°F | 1.69" |
| Aug | 88°F | 54°F | 1.95" |
| Sep | 80°F | 46°F | 1.26" |
| Oct | 66°F | 33°F | 1.04" |
| Nov | 54°F | 24°F | 0.75" |
| Dec | 45°F | 15°F | 0.46" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Firestone
Uninsured
4.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Firestone's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Longs Peak Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Longmont
Longmont United Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Longmont
Centura Health-st Anthony North Health Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.2 mi away · Westminster
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.
Education16.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Firestone
Firestone's student/teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Rocky Mountain National Park, 42 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Firestone
Firestone has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (42 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
42 mi awayFlorissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Firestone
Carbon Valley Branch Library
7 Park Avenue, Firestone
Cities Near Firestone
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Firestone?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Firestone FAQ
Is Firestone, Colorado affordable?⌄
Firestone's median rent is $2,009/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $120,150/year. Median home value is $560,100.
Is Firestone, Colorado safe?⌄
Firestone's violent crime rate was 149 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 834 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Firestone, Colorado?⌄
Weld County, which includes Firestone, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Firestone, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Firestone is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,009/month and median household income is $120,150/year. The median home value is $560,100. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Firestone, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Firestone is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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