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Greeley.
About
Life in Greeley
If you're considering a move to northern Colorado, Greeley offers the practical appeal of an affordable, growing city without the pretense of mountain-town culture or Denver's sprawl. With a median home value around $402,500 and a median household income of $69,881, housing costs are reasonable for the Front Range, though you're looking at median rent around $1,388 for apartments. The economy isn't flashy, but it's stable — the kind of place where people actually find work and afford to stay.
Greeley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Foreign-Born
12.3%
Broadband Internet
91.2%
of households
Population Growth
+5.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Greeley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Greeley, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (65.6%), and 22.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.0%
of residents
65 and Older
13.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.7%
of households
Married Couples
46.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.68
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 21% below CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Greeley
In Greeley, rent runs 21% below the CO average, and home values are 25% below the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,832
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $413,427 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts above CO average
Unemployment in Greeley
Unemployment in Greeley is 0.9 percentage points higher than the CO average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Greeley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.3 min avg
How Greeley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Greeley, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 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 91% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Greeley runs 91% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
630.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,915
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Greeley 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 Greeley, 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 Greeley, 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
Climate89°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Greeley has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.4"
Annual Snowfall
34.9"
Hot Days/Year
58
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
153
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
62
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 18°F | 0.45" |
| Feb | 48°F | 20°F | 0.45" |
| Mar | 59°F | 28°F | 0.91" |
| Apr | 66°F | 35°F | 1.83" |
| May | 75°F | 45°F | 2.65" |
| Jun | 86°F | 54°F | 1.78" |
| Jul | 92°F | 59°F | 1.61" |
| Aug | 89°F | 57°F | 1.56" |
| Sep | 82°F | 49°F | 1.13" |
| Oct | 68°F | 37°F | 1.06" |
| Nov | 54°F | 26°F | 0.67" |
| Dec | 43°F | 18°F | 0.55" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Greeley
Greeley has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
10.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Banner North Colorado Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Banner North Colorado Medical Center · 1801 16th St
- Outpatient center: Banner Occupational Health Clinic · 1517 16th Ave Ct 2nd Floor, Greeley
Uchealth Greeley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Medical Center of the Rockies
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.9 mi away · Loveland
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.4 mi away · Fort Collins
Banner North Co Medical Center - Loveland Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.8 mi away · Loveland
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education18.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Greeley
Greeley's student/teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
29
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Greeley
University of Northern Colorado
Public · 4-year · 5,598 students · in-state tuition $12,882 · 58% graduate · median earnings $56,980 (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, 49 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Greeley
Greeley has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (49 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
49 mi awayPublic Libraries in Greeley
Centennial Park Branch Library
2227 23rd Avenue, Greeley
Farr Branch Library
1939 Sixty-First Avenue, Greeley
Lincoln Park Branch
1012 11th St., Suite B, Greeley
Cities Near Greeley
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Greeley?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Greeley FAQ
Is Greeley, Colorado affordable?⌄
Greeley's median rent is $1,388/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $69,881/year. Median home value is $402,500.
Is Greeley, Colorado safe?⌄
Greeley's violent crime rate was 630 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2915 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Greeley, Colorado?⌄
Greeley has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Greeley, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Greeley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,388/month and median household income is $69,881/year. The median home value is $402,500. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Greeley, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Greeley is 24 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