Living in Berthoud, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berthoud · Census data 2020–2024
Berthoud has 12,411 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $119,385 (25% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $533,500, the median rent is $1,795/month.
Berthoud at a glance
- Population
- 12,411
- Median age
- 39.3State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $119,385State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $533,500State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,795/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Berthoud a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Colorado median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Berthoud
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berthoud the median home value is $533,500, 60% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,795 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,345 a month in housing costs.
Berthoud median household income
The median household income in Berthoud is $119,385 and the income per person is $56,260. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Berthoud: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,158
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2011
- Average household size
- 2.53
Berthoud demographics
- Population
- 12,411
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 4,881
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berthoud ›
Education in Berthoud
48.1% of adults 25 and older in Berthoud have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berthoud
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 21.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Berthoud vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berthoud | 12,411 | $119,385 | $533,500 | $1,795 |
| Johnstown | 18,883 | $128,995 | $540,300 | $1,835 |
| Mead | 5,919 | $125,357 | $585,100 | $1,275 |
| Milliken | 8,871 | $107,500 | $406,700 | $2,102 |
| Platteville | 2,928 | $74,500 | $416,700 | $1,704 |
| Firestone | 18,049 | $120,150 | $560,100 | $2,009 |
| Loveland | 78,410 | $84,604 | $479,000 | $1,730 |
| Longmont | 99,406 | $90,671 | $572,800 | $1,816 |
| Evans | 22,396 | $75,563 | $351,000 | $1,582 |
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What is the median household income in Berthoud, CO?
The median household income in Berthoud is $119,385, 25% 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 Berthoud?
The median home value in Berthoud is $533,500, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Berthoud?
The median gross rent in Berthoud is $1,795 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Berthoud, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Colorado median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Berthoud?
The median age in Berthoud is 39.3 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Berthoud?
The average commute to work in Berthoud is 32 minutes; 21.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berthoud?
The unemployment rate in Berthoud is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berthoud?
48.1% of adults in Berthoud 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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