Here's what it costs to live in Aurora, Colorado, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,835 per month, while the typical home is valued around $469,100. Households earn a median of $88,368 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 27. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$88,368
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,835
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$469,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,643
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,754
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,089
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,734
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
394,432
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.3 yrs
Census ACS
27.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
20
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,698
Per month
Avg Home Value
$482,932
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 80010 | — | $1,262 | $360,800 |
| ZIP 80011 | — | $1,531 | $333,900 |
| ZIP 80012 | — | $1,579 | $372,300 |
| ZIP 80013 | — | $1,854 | $422,600 |
| ZIP 80014 | — | $1,726 | $365,800 |
| ZIP 80015 | — | $2,095 | $495,000 |
| ZIP 80016 | — | $1,942 | $666,900 |
| ZIP 80017 | — | $1,594 | $351,500 |
| ZIP 80018 | — | $2,146 | $488,400 |
| ZIP 80019 | — | $1,195 | $463,700 |
Showing top 10 of 20 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
32°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.6
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
86.3%
The cost of living index for Aurora is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Aurora is $1,835 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Aurora is $88,368 per year.
The median home value in Aurora is $469,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Aurora has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Colorado is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
