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Living in
Welby.
Welby is an unincorporated community in Adams County, CO. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Welby
Living in Welby means you're in the sweet spot of the Denver metro area without being in the thick of downtown—it's an unincorporated community in Adams County that gives you urban amenities with a bit more breathing room. The cost of living here is reasonable for the region, with a median home value around $385,000 and median rent at $1,640, which is manageable compared to inner Denver, though you'll want to budget accordingly if you're coming from a lower-cost area. The job market is solid with a 4.3% unemployment rate, and your commute to downtown Denver or the Aurora job corridor typically runs about 29 minutes, making it viable for people working across the metro.
Welby at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Foreign-Born
20.5%
Broadband Internet
90.6%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Welby: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Welby, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (65.9%), and 33.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.7%
of residents
65 and Older
9.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.7%
of households
Married Couples
39.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.75
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 6% below CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Welby
In Welby, rent runs 6% below the CO average, and home values are 29% below the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
65.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
41.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,244
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Welby and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Adams County, which includes Welby, is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Welby: Adams County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Adams County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Welby is about 3% of Adams County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Welby 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
Commute27.7 min avg
How Welby residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Welby, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 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 15% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Adams County Sheriff's Office, which covers Welby, runs 15% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
379.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,126.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Adams County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Welby, 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
Welby is about 3% of Adams County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Adams County, which includes Welby, 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
Welby is about 3% of Adams County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Welby 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
76
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 Welby
Uninsured
18.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Welby's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Thornton
West Pines Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.9 mi away · Westminster
HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Denver
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.
Education16.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Welby
Welby's student/teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Welby (within 15 miles)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
6.8 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
9.4 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
6.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,563 students · in-state tuition $9,000 · 45% graduate · median earnings $82,047 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 6,155 students · in-state tuition $22,658 · 82% graduate · median earnings $102,077 (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)
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, 53 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Welby
Welby has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (53 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
53 mi awayFlorissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
66 mi awayCities Near Welby
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Welby?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Welby FAQ
Is Welby, Colorado affordable?⌄
Welby's median rent is $1,656/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $80,026/year. Median home value is $385,000.
Is Welby, Colorado safe?⌄
Welby is policed by the Adams County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 380 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2127 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Welby, Colorado?⌄
Adams County, which includes Welby, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Welby, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Welby is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,656/month and median household income is $80,026/year. The median home value is $385,000. About 66% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Welby, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Welby 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