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Living in
Wellington.
About
Life in Wellington
Wellington is a community of 11,538 people in Colorado. The median household income is $107,017, median rent runs about $2,473 per month, and median home values are around $464,200. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Wellington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Foreign-Born
2.1%
Broadband Internet
97.0%
of households
Population Growth
+9.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Wellington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wellington, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (45.2%), and 5.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.1%
of residents
65 and Older
8.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
44.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.5%
of households
Married Couples
63.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.83
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 40% above CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Wellington
In Wellington, rent runs 40% above the CO average, and home values are 14% below the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
42.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,565
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2010
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $464,971 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Wellington
Unemployment in Larimer County, which includes Wellington, is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Wellington: Larimer County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Larimer County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Wellington is about 3% of Larimer County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Wellington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.9 min avg
How Wellington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wellington, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 33 mi
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS)
Regional airport · few flights31k passengers boarded in 2025
- 61 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 47% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, which covers Wellington, runs 47% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
175.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
731.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Larimer County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 27 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Larimer County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Larimer County, which includes Wellington, the most common type is winter weather, with 27 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 39 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 45 | Winter Weather | $370,000 |
| 2022 | 50 | Winter Weather | $322,000 |
| 2021 | 36 | Flash Flood | $635,000 |
| 2020 | 36 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 32 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 35 | Winter Weather | None reported |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Larimer County, county-wide
Wellington is about 3% of Larimer County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Larimer County, which includes Wellington, is typically good — 185 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
50
Good Days
185
per year
Moderate Days
169
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Larimer County, county-wide
Wellington is about 3% of Larimer County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wellington has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/35°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.0"
Annual Snowfall
33.6"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
166
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
75
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 15°F | 0.40" |
| Feb | 45°F | 18°F | 0.42" |
| Mar | 55°F | 26°F | 1.11" |
| Apr | 61°F | 34°F | 2.02" |
| May | 70°F | 43°F | 2.54" |
| Jun | 81°F | 52°F | 1.79" |
| Jul | 88°F | 58°F | 1.56" |
| Aug | 85°F | 55°F | 1.34" |
| Sep | 77°F | 47°F | 1.36" |
| Oct | 63°F | 34°F | 1.16" |
| Nov | 51°F | 24°F | 0.70" |
| Dec | 42°F | 16°F | 0.43" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wellington
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Wellington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Poudre Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Fort Collins
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.2 mi away · Fort Collins
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.
Education15.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wellington
Wellington's student/teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Wellington (within 15 miles)
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
9.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 25,538 students · in-state tuition $13,774 · 68% graduate · median earnings $66,947 (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, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wellington
Wellington has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
43 mi awayPublic Libraries in Wellington
Wellington Public Library
3800 Wilson Ave, Wellington
Cities Near Wellington
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Wellington?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Wellington FAQ
Is Wellington, Colorado affordable?⌄
Wellington's median rent is $2,473/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $107,017/year. Median home value is $464,200.
Is Wellington, Colorado safe?⌄
Wellington is policed by the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 176 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 732 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wellington, Colorado?⌄
Larimer County, which includes Wellington, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wellington, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Wellington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,473/month and median household income is $107,017/year. The median home value is $464,200. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wellington, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Wellington is 31 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