Living in Aurora, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aurora · Census data 2020–2024
Aurora has 394,432 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $88,368 (7% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $469,100, the median rent is $1,835/month.
Aurora at a glance
- Population
- 394,432
- Median age
- 35.3State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $88,368State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $469,100State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,835/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 62.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Aurora a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Aurora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aurora the median home value is $469,100, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,835 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,217 a month in housing costs.
Aurora median household income
The median household income in Aurora is $88,368 and the income per person is $42,105. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Aurora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 152,377
- Owner-occupied
- 62.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.6%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.70
Aurora demographics
- Population
- 394,432
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 145,310
- Foreign-born
- 22.4%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aurora ›
Education in Aurora
33.6% of adults 25 and older in Aurora have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aurora
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Aurora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 394,432 | $88,368 | $469,100 | $1,835 |
| Aetna Estates | 1,010 | $74,853 | $50,800 | $1,723 |
| Watkins | 847 | $158,173 | $650,500 | — |
| Foxfield | 659 | $200,938 | $1,065,900 | — |
| Four Square Mile | 23,024 | $80,903 | $474,200 | $1,833 |
| Cherry Creek | 10,721 | $153,776 | $888,900 | $2,093 |
| Dove Valley | 4,806 | $81,524 | $455,600 | $1,934 |
| Denver | 718,877 | $94,718 | $616,000 | $1,831 |
| Centennial | 108,201 | $131,928 | $658,100 | $2,148 |
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What is the median household income in Aurora, CO?
The median household income in Aurora is $88,368, 7% lower 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 Aurora?
The median home value in Aurora is $469,100, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Aurora?
The median gross rent in Aurora is $1,835 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Aurora, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Aurora?
The median age in Aurora is 35.3 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Aurora?
The average commute to work in Aurora is 29 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aurora?
The unemployment rate in Aurora is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aurora?
33.6% of adults in Aurora 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.
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