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.
Median Household Income
$94,718
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,831
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$616,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,643
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,754
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,089
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,734
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
27.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,960
Per month
Avg Home Value
$594,000
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Denver?
The cost of living index for Denver is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Denver?
The median gross rent in Denver is $1,831 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Denver?
The median household income in Denver is $94,718 per year.
What is the median home value in Denver?
The median home value in Denver is $616,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Denver?
Denver has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Denver?
Tax data for Colorado is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
