Here's what it costs to live in Denver, Colorado, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,831 per month, while the typical home is valued around $616,000. Households earn a median of $94,718 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.
$94,718
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,831
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$616,000
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
718,877
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.3 yrs
Census ACS
27.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
41
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,693
Per month
Avg Home Value
$540,658
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 80012 | — | $1,579 | $372,300 |
| ZIP 80014 | — | $1,726 | $365,800 |
| ZIP 80110 | — | $1,512 | $424,700 |
| ZIP 80123 | — | $1,836 | $517,500 |
| ZIP 80202 | — | $2,149 | $682,500 |
| ZIP 80203 | — | $1,488 | $461,800 |
| ZIP 80204 | — | $1,606 | $515,600 |
| ZIP 80205 | — | $1,691 | $600,400 |
| ZIP 80206 | — | $1,590 | $815,600 |
| ZIP 80207 | — | $1,704 | $623,100 |
Showing top 10 of 41 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
31.1
poor
Hospitals
7
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.0%
The cost of living index for Denver is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Denver is $1,831 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Denver is $94,718 per year.
The median home value in Denver is $616,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Denver 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
