Living in Security-Widefield, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Security-Widefield · Census data 2020–2024
Security-Widefield has 37,345 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $91,142 (5% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $387,500, the median rent is $1,793/month.
Security-Widefield at a glance
- Population
- 37,345
- Median age
- 35.9State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $91,142State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $387,500State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,793/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Security-Widefield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 5.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Security-Widefield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Security-Widefield the median home value is $387,500, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,793 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,934 a month in housing costs.
Security-Widefield median household income
The median household income in Security-Widefield is $91,142 and the income per person is $37,734. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Security-Widefield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,875
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.78
Security-Widefield demographics
- Population
- 37,345
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 13,393
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 18.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Security-Widefield ›
Education in Security-Widefield
27.9% of adults 25 and older in Security-Widefield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Security-Widefield
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Security-Widefield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security-Widefield | 37,345 | $91,142 | $387,500 | $1,793 |
| Stratmoor | 5,412 | $65,000 | $310,000 | $1,324 |
| Fountain | 29,300 | $86,242 | $398,000 | $1,745 |
| Fort Carson | 18,019 | $66,237 | — | $2,180 |
| Cimarron Hills | 19,817 | $80,808 | $368,000 | $1,664 |
| Colorado Springs | 487,887 | $84,818 | $452,600 | $1,648 |
| Manitou Springs | 4,735 | $85,000 | $561,200 | $1,283 |
| Air Force Academy | 6,727 | $69,474 | — | $2,264 |
| Cascade-Chipita Park | 1,412 | $119,531 | $514,900 | $1,416 |
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What is the median household income in Security-Widefield, CO?
The median household income in Security-Widefield is $91,142, 5% 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 Security-Widefield?
The median home value in Security-Widefield is $387,500, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Security-Widefield?
The median gross rent in Security-Widefield is $1,793 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Security-Widefield, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Security-Widefield?
The median age in Security-Widefield is 35.9 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Security-Widefield?
The average commute to work in Security-Widefield is 23 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Security-Widefield?
The unemployment rate in Security-Widefield is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Security-Widefield?
27.9% of adults in Security-Widefield 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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