Discover Denver, CO: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Denver is strongly liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

693,417

Denver Population7

51,757

Median Income6

4.1

Unemployment Rate17

Economy

86
- Income6
  
  $40,458
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $51,757
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  17.8 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  13.3 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  4.1 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  23.1 %
- Employment rate17
  
  95.9 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  50.3 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)17
  
  4.0 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)17
  
  29.1 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  2.2 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  20.0 %
Taxes

75
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax16
  
  3.2 % (for median earners)
- State income tax16
  
  4.0 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax19
  
  5.4 %
- State sales tax19
  
  2.9 %
- Property tax21
  
  0.5 %
- Vehicle tax21
  
  1.8 %
Outdoor Activities

73
- Beaches9
  
  6
- Parks15
  
  191
- Ski resorts
  
  6
Local Transportation

73
- Walkability score11
  
  61
- Bikeability score11
  
  73
- Transit score11
  
  48
- Commute via public transit17
  
  6.5 %
- Commute via walking17
  
  4.5 %
- Commutes via driving solo17
  
  69.6 %
- Commute time (avg)17
  
  25.4 minutes
Healthcare

70
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  32
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  3.86 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  4
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  19.0 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  3.8 miles from city center
Attractions

58
- Restaurants8
  
  64.9 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  47.9 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  46.9 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  3.7 per 100,000 households
- Music venues18
  
  81
- Historical sites
  
  0
- Golf courses20
  
  58
- Wineries
  
  0
- Casinos22
  
  6
Climate

56
- Sunny days3
  
  69 days
- Rainy days12
  
  87 days
- Hot days12
  
  36 days
- Cold days12
  
  155 days
- Average humidity12
  
  47 %
- Average wind speed12
  
  8 mph
- Annual snowfall12
  
  57 inches
- Temperature in January12
  
  31 °F
- Temperature in July12
  
  74 °F
- Wildfire risk23
  
  Low
- Hurricane risk23
  
  None
- Tornado risk23
  
  High
- Earthquake risk23
  
  Low
- Flood risk23
  
  High
Diversity

56
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  53.7 %
- Black7
  
  9.0 %
- Asian7
  
  3.8 %
- Hispanic7
  
  30.3 %
Education

54
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  20
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  8.1 %
- High schools in top 25%14
  
  16
- High schools in top 25% (%)14
  
  24.6 %
- Top rated public high school14
  
  D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School
- Top rated public high school (national rank)14
  
  42
Internet Connectivity

53
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband24
  
  91.9 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband24
  
  89.6 %
- Average download speed24
  
  68 mpbs
- Households with broadband25
  
  83.7 %
Travel Connectivity

50
- Airports
  
  1
- Train stations
  
  3
Safety

33
- Property crimes1
  
  3,816.5 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  758.9 per 100,000 residents
Home Pricing

33
- Median home value5
  
  $466,303
- Median home value (sq ft)13
  
  $455
- Median rent price13
  
  $2,150
Air Quality

8
- Unhealthy air quality10
  
  2 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups10
  
  19 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution10
  
  43 days per year
- High ozone10
  
  163 days per year

Denver is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States since 2010, particularly for 65- to 74-year olds which grew by 56%

Age

34.4

Median Age7

20.0

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Denver residents are mostly white; however, the city is becoming more diverse as the white community has shrunk by 11.6% since 2010, while the Hispanic community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 13.2%

Race

68.3

Colorado Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Denver's high elevation of 5,280 feet leads to frequently cold weather and heavy snowfall, but relatively low humidity, and little rainfall. The temperature drops to 32°F or below 155 days per year with 47% humidity, 57 inches of annual snowfall, and 14 inches of annual rainfall

Weather

Chance of Rain12

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature41

The average home value in Denver increased by 89% since 2010 which is 47% higher than the national average and 13% higher than the state average

Rent

2,150

Monthly Average13

Renters42

Average Home Value5

Denver is a somewhat low tax location with income tax near the national average and property tax 52% lower than the national average, but sales tax 21% higher than the national average.

Other

0.53

Property Tax21

8.31

Sales Tax19

1.79

Vehicle Tax21

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)43

Denver has a very high employment rate of 96% which is 3% higher than the national average. The largest employers are PEPSI Center and RE/MAX

Income

13.3

<$25,0006

17.8

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry17

Denver is strongly liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results44

Representatives

Mayor28	Michael B. Hancock Democratic
House of Representative28	Diana DeGette Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, Rose Medical Center, is 3.8 miles from the center of Denver, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, Cheyenne VA Medical Center, is 96.7 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, is 3.1 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical29	Yes
Decriminalized29	Yes

In Colorado, 37.9% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a decrease since 2000 when 46.7% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Yes

Universal Background Checks30

Permit to Purchase Law30

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#74	2020 Best Cities to Live by Niche31
#48	2020 Best Cities to Retire by U.S. News & World Report32
#81	2020 Best Cities to Retire by Niche33
#10	2020 Best Cities for Families by U.S. News & World Report34
#2	2019 Best Cities to Live by U.S. News & World Report35
#6	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub36
#22	2019 Best Cities for Healthcare by healthgrades37

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
11	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
12	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
13	United States Home Prices & Home Values
14	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
15	Parks \| Yelp
16	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
17	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
18	Music Venues \| Yelp
19	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
20	Golf Courses \| Yelp
21	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
22	Casinos \| Yelp
23	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
24	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
25	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
26	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
27	Zippia, The Career Expert
28	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
29	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
30	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
31	2020 Best Cities to Live \| Niche
32	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| U.S. News & World Report
33	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| Niche
34	2020 Best Cities for Families \| U.S. News & World Report
35	2019 Best Cities to Live \| U.S. News & World Report
36	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
37	National Health Index
38	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
39	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
40	Normal Precipitation, Inches
41	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
42	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
43	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
44	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Denver, CO

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Healthcare

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