Wheat Ridge, CO

Living in Wheat Ridge

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Bikeability 66
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Walkability 39
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Commute 52
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Public Transit 57
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 69
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 57
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Schools 10
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Residents

31k Population +952 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
53% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate25%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office24%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$384k Median Home Value +$152k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$350 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195929%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas71%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wheat Ridge

United States45
Colorado43
Denver Metro Area48
Jefferson County26

Property Crime in Wheat Ridge

United States48
Colorado55
Denver Metro Area61
Jefferson County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 1 9
Feb 33 1 8
Mar 40 2 13
Apr 47 2 11
May 56 2 2
Jun 66 2 0
Jul 72 2 0
Aug 70 2 0
Sep 62 1 1
Oct 50 1 4
Nov 39 1 10
Dec 31 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheat Ridge

Inland Flooding30
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wheat Ridge, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wheat Ridge, CO

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Alpine Valley School
1 miles, NW
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Sts Peter & Paul
2 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Wheat Ridge, CO

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wheat Ridge, CO

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Airports

Airports near Wheat Ridge, CO

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