Living in Niwot, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Niwot · Census data 2020–2024
Niwot has 3,447 residents with a median age of 54.6. The median household income is $146,492 (53% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $995,700, the median rent is $1,414/month.
Niwot at a glance
- Population
- 3,447
- Median age
- 54.6State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $146,492State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $995,700State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,414/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Niwot a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 85% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Niwot
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Niwot the median home value is $995,700, 199% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,414 per month, which is 41.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,226 a month in housing costs.
Niwot median household income
The median household income in Niwot is $146,492 and the income per person is $84,885. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Niwot: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,526
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.29
Niwot demographics
- Population
- 3,447
- Median age
- 54.6
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 1,505
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Niwot ›
Education in Niwot
67.4% of adults 25 and older in Niwot have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 32.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Niwot
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 35.1%
- Drive alone
- 58.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Niwot vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niwot | 3,447 | $146,492 | $995,700 | $1,414 |
| Gunbarrel | 10,051 | $109,407 | $821,000 | $1,972 |
| Longmont | 99,406 | $90,671 | $572,800 | $1,816 |
| Boulder | 106,433 | $87,493 | $1,039,500 | $2,018 |
| Erie | 33,808 | $173,349 | $736,500 | $2,805 |
| Altona | 587 | $149,327 | $1,084,000 | $3,501 |
| Lafayette | 30,602 | $119,040 | $686,500 | $2,121 |
| Paragon Estates | 667 | $230,268 | $1,617,500 | — |
| Louisville | 20,786 | $147,319 | $883,900 | $2,166 |
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What is the median household income in Niwot, CO?
The median household income in Niwot is $146,492, 53% 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 Niwot?
The median home value in Niwot is $995,700, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Niwot?
The median gross rent in Niwot is $1,414 per month, about 41.5% of household income.
Is Niwot, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 85% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Niwot?
The median age in Niwot is 54.6 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Niwot?
The average commute to work in Niwot is 18 minutes; 35.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Niwot?
The unemployment rate in Niwot is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Niwot?
67.4% of adults in Niwot 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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