Arvada, CO

Living in Arvada

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 22
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 38
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 57
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Schools 40
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Residents

119k Population +14k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
41% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate23%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$85k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$384k Median Home Value +$144k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$468 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K20%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas75%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Arvada

United States45
Colorado43
Denver Metro Area48
Jefferson County26

Property Crime in Arvada

United States48
Colorado55
Denver Metro Area61
Jefferson County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 1 10
Feb 32 1 9
Mar 39 2 16
Apr 46 2 15
May 55 2 3
Jun 65 2 0
Jul 71 2 0
Aug 69 2 0
Sep 61 1 1
Oct 49 1 6
Nov 38 1 10
Dec 30 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Arvada

Inland Flooding29
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Arvada, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Arvada, CO

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Colleges

Colleges near Arvada, CO

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Regis University
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Hospitals

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Airports

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