Living in Adams County, Colorado

Adams County is a county in Colorado with a population of around 491,337, part of the Denver-Aurora, CO MSA metro area. The main communities are Thornton, Commerce City, Northglenn.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,978/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $492K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 43°F) and hot summers (highs around 85°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Adams County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 34 and a predominantly working-class population (24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.