Living in Northglenn, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northglenn · Census data 2020–2024
Northglenn has 38,014 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $84,030 (12% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $462,100, the median rent is $1,775/month.
Northglenn at a glance
- Population
- 38,014
- Median age
- 34.8State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $84,030State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $462,100State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,775/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 60.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Northglenn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northglenn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northglenn the median home value is $462,100, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,775 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,182 a month in housing costs.
Northglenn median household income
The median household income in Northglenn is $84,030 and the income per person is $38,453. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Northglenn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,914
- Owner-occupied
- 60.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.4%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.60
Northglenn demographics
- Population
- 38,014
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 14,570
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northglenn ›
Education in Northglenn
27.7% of adults 25 and older in Northglenn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northglenn
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Northglenn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northglenn | 38,014 | $84,030 | $462,100 | $1,775 |
| Thornton | 144,187 | $103,088 | $517,500 | $1,895 |
| Federal Heights | 14,125 | $56,597 | $95,300 | $1,687 |
| Broomfield | 76,304 | $123,874 | $664,500 | $2,126 |
| Westminster | 115,484 | $100,272 | $532,400 | $1,882 |
| Shaw Heights | 5,565 | $86,250 | $482,800 | $2,125 |
| Welby | 16,197 | $80,026 | $385,000 | $1,656 |
| Sherrelwood | 18,692 | $75,327 | $432,200 | $1,702 |
| Derby | 8,453 | $82,138 | $353,000 | $1,689 |
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What is the median household income in Northglenn, CO?
The median household income in Northglenn is $84,030, 12% lower 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 Northglenn?
The median home value in Northglenn is $462,100, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Northglenn?
The median gross rent in Northglenn is $1,775 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is Northglenn, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
What is the median age in Northglenn?
The median age in Northglenn is 34.8 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Northglenn?
The average commute to work in Northglenn is 28 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northglenn?
The unemployment rate in Northglenn is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northglenn?
27.7% of adults in Northglenn 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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