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About
Life in Littleton
If you're considering Littleton, understand that you're looking at a stable suburban community with solid middle to upper-middle class economics—median home values around $631,000 and household incomes near $99,000—but it comes with Denver metro pricing. The job market is strong across education, healthcare, and professional services, and you'll find good schools with two high schools in the district, plus Arapahoe Community College nearby. The commute to Denver proper averages 26 minutes, which is reasonable but you'll still need a car—light rail exists (D Line) but it's limited.
Littleton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
7.2%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Littleton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Littleton, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (31.5%), and 6.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.4%
of residents
65 and Older
20.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.0%
of households
Married Couples
43.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.16
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 about average for CO
Rent, home values, and income in Littleton
In Littleton, home values are 17% above the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,335
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $612,465 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Littleton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Littleton 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 Littleton 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
Commute25.1 min avg
How Littleton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Littleton, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 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 27% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Littleton runs 27% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
241.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,123
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Littleton Police Department
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 Littleton, 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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Arapahoe County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Arapahoe County, which includes Littleton, 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
Climate84°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Littleton has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/38°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.7"
Annual Snowfall
34.1"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
147
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
87
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 19°F | 0.48" |
| Feb | 47°F | 20°F | 0.67" |
| Mar | 55°F | 28°F | 1.19" |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 2.07" |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 2.73" |
| Jun | 81°F | 53°F | 1.87" |
| Jul | 86°F | 60°F | 2.05" |
| Aug | 85°F | 58°F | 1.85" |
| Sep | 77°F | 49°F | 1.26" |
| Oct | 64°F | 37°F | 1.04" |
| Nov | 53°F | 28°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 45°F | 20°F | 0.61" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Littleton
Littleton has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Adventhealth Littleton
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Adventhealth Littleton · 7700 S Broadway
- Emergency department: AdventHealth Highlands Ranch Emergency Room · 9205 S Broadway, Highlands Ranch
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Highlands Ranch
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan
Psychiatric · 3.6 mi away · Denver
Hca-healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Englewood
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.
Education17.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Littleton
Littleton's student/teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 56.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
56.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Littleton (within 15 miles)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
10.6 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
14.3 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
10.7 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, 49 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Littleton
Littleton has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (49 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
49 mi awayRocky Mountain National Park
National Park
64 mi awayPublic Libraries in Littleton
Littleton/Bemis Public Library
6014 S. Datura St., Littleton
Cities Near Littleton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Littleton FAQ
Is Littleton, Colorado affordable?⌄
Littleton's median rent is $1,819/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $98,839/year. Median home value is $630,600.
Is Littleton, Colorado safe?⌄
Littleton's violent crime rate was 242 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2123 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Littleton, Colorado?⌄
Littleton has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Littleton, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Littleton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,819/month and median household income is $98,839/year. The median home value is $630,600. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Littleton, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Littleton is 25 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