Living in Firestone, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Firestone · Census data 2020–2024
Firestone has 18,049 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $120,150 (26% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $560,100, the median rent is $2,009/month.
Firestone at a glance
- Population
- 18,049
- Median age
- 35.9State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $120,150State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $560,100State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,009/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Firestone a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Firestone
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Firestone the median home value is $560,100, 68% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,009 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,490 a month in housing costs.
Firestone median household income
The median household income in Firestone is $120,150 and the income per person is $47,583. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Firestone: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,520
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.7%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2009
- Average household size
- 2.85
Firestone demographics
- Population
- 18,049
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 6,323
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Firestone ›
Education in Firestone
37.8% of adults 25 and older in Firestone have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Firestone
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Firestone vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone | 18,049 | $120,150 | $560,100 | $2,009 |
| Frederick | 16,651 | $129,460 | $568,300 | $2,381 |
| Mead | 5,919 | $125,357 | $585,100 | $1,275 |
| Dacono | 6,530 | $104,559 | $482,800 | $1,827 |
| Platteville | 2,928 | $74,500 | $416,700 | $1,704 |
| Longmont | 99,406 | $90,671 | $572,800 | $1,816 |
| Fort Lupton | 8,897 | $80,889 | $416,000 | $1,251 |
| Erie | 33,808 | $173,349 | $736,500 | $2,805 |
| Berthoud | 12,411 | $119,385 | $533,500 | $1,795 |
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What is the median household income in Firestone, CO?
The median household income in Firestone is $120,150, 26% 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 Firestone?
The median home value in Firestone is $560,100, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Firestone?
The median gross rent in Firestone is $2,009 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Firestone, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Firestone?
The median age in Firestone is 35.9 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Firestone?
The average commute to work in Firestone is 33 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Firestone?
The unemployment rate in Firestone is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Firestone?
37.8% of adults in Firestone 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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