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About
Life in Northglenn
If you're considering Northglenn, understand that you're looking at a mature suburb designed from the ground up, not an organically grown town. The direct N Line connection to downtown Denver is genuinely convenient—your commute to central jobs could be under 30 minutes depending on where you land. Housing costs run around $462,000 for homes and $1,778 for rentals, which is middle-of-the-road for the Denver metro, and median household income sits at nearly $80,000, so most households can manage it here.
Northglenn at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Foreign-Born
11.9%
Broadband Internet
91.2%
of households
Population Growth
+2.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Northglenn: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Northglenn, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.0%), and 14.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
13.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.3%
of households
Married Couples
45.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.60
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 Northglenn
In Northglenn, home values are 14% below the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,152
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $449,770 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above CO average
Unemployment in Northglenn and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Northglenn is 0.4 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 Northglenn 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
Commute27.9 min avg
How Northglenn residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Northglenn, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 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 11% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Northglenn runs 11% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
365
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,351.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Northglenn 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 Northglenn, 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 Northglenn, 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
Climate88°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Northglenn has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.7"
Annual Snowfall
44.8"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
149
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
73
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 19°F | 0.45" |
| Feb | 50°F | 20°F | 0.54" |
| Mar | 58°F | 28°F | 1.21" |
| Apr | 64°F | 35°F | 1.94" |
| May | 72°F | 44°F | 2.35" |
| Jun | 85°F | 53°F | 1.50" |
| Jul | 91°F | 59°F | 1.73" |
| Aug | 89°F | 57°F | 1.32" |
| Sep | 82°F | 49°F | 1.19" |
| Oct | 67°F | 37°F | 1.07" |
| Nov | 56°F | 27°F | 0.73" |
| Dec | 48°F | 19°F | 0.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Northglenn
Uninsured
8.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Northglenn's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
West Pines Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 1.1 mi away · Westminster
Centura Health-st Anthony North Health Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Westminster
HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Thornton
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.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Northglenn
Northglenn's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Northglenn (within 15 miles)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
11.6 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
13.7 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 · 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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,627 students · in-state tuition $47,840 · 57% graduate · median earnings $79,971 (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 Northglenn
Northglenn has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (49 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
49 mi awayFlorissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
71 mi awayCities Near Northglenn
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Northglenn?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Northglenn FAQ
Is Northglenn, Colorado affordable?⌄
Northglenn's median rent is $1,775/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $84,030/year. Median home value is $462,100.
Is Northglenn, Colorado safe?⌄
Northglenn's violent crime rate was 365 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2352 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Northglenn, Colorado?⌄
Northglenn has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Northglenn, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Northglenn is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,775/month and median household income is $84,030/year. The median home value is $462,100. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Northglenn, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Northglenn is 28 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