Living in Applewood, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Applewood · Census data 2020–2024
Applewood has 8,350 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $130,545 (37% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $785,900, the median rent is $2,211/month.
Applewood at a glance
- Population
- 8,350
- Median age
- 43.1State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $130,545State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $785,900State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,211/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Applewood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Applewood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Applewood the median home value is $785,900, 136% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,211 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,738 a month in housing costs.
Applewood median household income
The median household income in Applewood is $130,545 and the income per person is $81,380. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Applewood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,680
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.32
Applewood demographics
- Population
- 8,350
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 3,592
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Applewood ›
Education in Applewood
71% of adults 25 and older in Applewood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 26% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Applewood
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 28.2%
- Drive alone
- 64%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Applewood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applewood | 8,350 | $130,545 | $785,900 | $2,211 |
| West Pleasant View | 5,051 | $95,817 | $489,400 | $1,966 |
| East Pleasant View | 832 | $106,920 | $485,700 | — |
| Golden | 20,417 | $98,582 | $837,700 | $1,953 |
| Fairmount | 9,902 | $163,600 | $827,600 | $2,679 |
| Wheat Ridge | 32,070 | $90,564 | $623,000 | $1,579 |
| Lakewood | 156,583 | $89,792 | $574,400 | $1,806 |
| Edgewater | 4,932 | $76,591 | $636,900 | $1,652 |
| Arvada | 122,634 | $117,348 | $632,600 | $1,888 |
More for people moving to Applewood
Applewood ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Applewood: FAQ
What is the median household income in Applewood, CO?
The median household income in Applewood is $130,545, 37% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Applewood?
The median home value in Applewood is $785,900, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Applewood?
The median gross rent in Applewood is $2,211 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Applewood, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Applewood?
The median age in Applewood is 43.1 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Applewood?
The average commute to work in Applewood is 23 minutes; 28.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Applewood?
The unemployment rate in Applewood is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Applewood?
71% of adults in Applewood have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: