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Wheat Ridge, Colorado

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

32,070
Population
$623,000
Median home value (all homes)
105% above U.S. median
$595,582
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,579/mo
Median rent
17% above U.S. median
$90,564
Median household income
15% above U.S. median
23.4 min
Average commute
92%
Homes with broadband
62.85%
Locations with fiber available
5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 133 — 33% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing123% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities11% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost18% 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 college2 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates95.2%
College graduates47.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Wheat Ridge Economic Development
The Wheat Ridge Economic Development Division provides resources to help local businesses grow and thrive within Wheat Ridge.
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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