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Denver, Colorado

city · Denver County

At a glance

718,877
Population
$616,000
Median home value (all homes)
103% above U.S. median
$533,060
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,831/mo
Median rent
36% above U.S. median
$94,718
Median household income
21% above U.S. median
24.9 min
Average commute
92.9%
Homes with broadband
64.25%
Locations with fiber available
4.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 132 — 32% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing121% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities14% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost12% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates91.2%
College graduates56.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Metro Denver Economic Development Corp
The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (Metro Denver EDC) is the nation's first regional economic development entity, bringing together the entire nine-county Metro Denver and Northern Colorado region to promote and support the mutual growth of our region's talent and businesses, while also recruiting new talent and new business to join us living a prosperous and elevated life. The Metro Denver EDC's mission is to enhance the regional economy through the expansion and retention of primary jobs and capital investment.
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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