Living in Commerce City, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Commerce City · Census data 2020–2024
Commerce City has 66,445 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $111,972 (17% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $499,700, the median rent is $1,880/month.
Commerce City at a glance
- Population
- 66,445
- Median age
- 35State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $111,972State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $499,700State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,880/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Commerce City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Colorado median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Commerce City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Commerce City the median home value is $499,700, 50% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,880 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,553 a month in housing costs.
Commerce City median household income
The median household income in Commerce City is $111,972 and the income per person is $42,906. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Commerce City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,169
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.95
Commerce City demographics
- Population
- 66,445
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.7%
- Households
- 22,415
- Foreign-born
- 15.2%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Commerce City ›
Education in Commerce City
25.8% of adults 25 and older in Commerce City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Commerce City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Commerce City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce City | 66,445 | $111,972 | $499,700 | $1,880 |
| Brighton | 42,059 | $107,679 | $499,500 | $1,779 |
| Derby | 8,453 | $82,138 | $353,000 | $1,689 |
| Todd Creek | 5,379 | $194,362 | $897,200 | — |
| Thornton | 144,187 | $103,088 | $517,500 | $1,895 |
| Welby | 16,197 | $80,026 | $385,000 | $1,656 |
| Denver | 718,877 | $94,718 | $616,000 | $1,831 |
| Northglenn | 38,014 | $84,030 | $462,100 | $1,775 |
| Sherrelwood | 18,692 | $75,327 | $432,200 | $1,702 |
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What is the median household income in Commerce City, CO?
The median household income in Commerce City is $111,972, 17% 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 Commerce City?
The median home value in Commerce City is $499,700, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Commerce City?
The median gross rent in Commerce City is $1,880 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Commerce City, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Colorado median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Commerce City?
The median age in Commerce City is 35 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Commerce City?
The average commute to work in Commerce City is 30 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Commerce City?
The unemployment rate in Commerce City is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Commerce City?
25.8% of adults in Commerce City 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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