Living in Louisville, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Louisville · Census data 2020–2024
Louisville has 20,786 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $147,319 (54% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $883,900, the median rent is $2,166/month.
Louisville at a glance
- Population
- 20,786
- Median age
- 42.6State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $147,319State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $883,900State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,166/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Louisville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 64% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Louisville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Louisville the median home value is $883,900, 166% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,166 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,948 a month in housing costs.
Louisville median household income
The median household income in Louisville is $147,319 and the income per person is $71,371. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Louisville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,497
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.53
Louisville demographics
- Population
- 20,786
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 8,115
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Louisville ›
Education in Louisville
69.9% of adults 25 and older in Louisville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 36.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Louisville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 40.2%
- Drive alone
- 48.4%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Louisville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 20,786 | $147,319 | $883,900 | $2,166 |
| Paragon Estates | 667 | $230,268 | $1,617,500 | — |
| Superior | 13,305 | $159,434 | $903,900 | $2,457 |
| Lafayette | 30,602 | $119,040 | $686,500 | $2,121 |
| Broomfield | 76,304 | $123,874 | $664,500 | $2,126 |
| Eldorado Springs | 320 | $133,008 | $809,200 | — |
| Gunbarrel | 10,051 | $109,407 | $821,000 | $1,972 |
| Boulder | 106,433 | $87,493 | $1,039,500 | $2,018 |
| Erie | 33,808 | $173,349 | $736,500 | $2,805 |
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Louisville ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Louisville: FAQ
What is the median household income in Louisville, CO?
The median household income in Louisville is $147,319, 54% 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 Louisville?
The median home value in Louisville is $883,900, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Louisville?
The median gross rent in Louisville is $2,166 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Louisville, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 64% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Louisville?
The median age in Louisville is 42.6 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Louisville?
The average commute to work in Louisville is 22 minutes; 40.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Louisville?
The unemployment rate in Louisville is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Louisville?
69.9% of adults in Louisville 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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