Living in Columbine, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Columbine · Census data 2020–2024
Columbine has 25,478 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $131,232 (37% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $617,200, the median rent is $2,448/month.
Columbine at a glance
- Population
- 25,478
- Median age
- 40.6State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $131,232State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $617,200State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,448/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Columbine a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Columbine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Columbine the median home value is $617,200, 86% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,448 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,593 a month in housing costs.
Columbine median household income
The median household income in Columbine is $131,232 and the income per person is $59,385. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Columbine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,809
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.65
Columbine demographics
- Population
- 25,478
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 9,511
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Columbine ›
Education in Columbine
53.2% of adults 25 and older in Columbine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Columbine
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Columbine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbine | 25,478 | $131,232 | $617,200 | $2,448 |
| Columbine Valley | 2,047 | $250,001 | $1,578,900 | — |
| Ken Caryl | 33,233 | $118,269 | $600,300 | $2,127 |
| Littleton | 44,710 | $98,839 | $630,600 | $1,819 |
| Bow Mar | 1,047 | $241,583 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Dakota Ridge | 33,753 | $120,822 | $604,600 | $2,176 |
| Sheridan | 6,005 | $60,608 | $380,600 | $1,622 |
| Englewood | 34,129 | $86,800 | $572,900 | $1,668 |
| Highlands Ranch | 102,257 | $159,307 | $712,700 | $2,531 |
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What is the median household income in Columbine, CO?
The median household income in Columbine is $131,232, 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 Columbine?
The median home value in Columbine is $617,200, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Columbine?
The median gross rent in Columbine is $2,448 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Columbine, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Columbine?
The median age in Columbine is 40.6 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Columbine?
The average commute to work in Columbine is 26 minutes; 22.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Columbine?
The unemployment rate in Columbine is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Columbine?
53.2% of adults in Columbine 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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