Living in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Arapahoe County is a county in Colorado with a population of around 631,096, part of the Denver-Aurora, CO MSA metro area. The main communities are Aurora, Centennial, Littleton.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $2,023/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $530K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.4%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 42°F) and hot summers (highs around 83°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.
Demographics
Arapahoe County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a moderately educated workforce (43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.
Arapahoe County, Colorado
Home price trend in Arapahoe County
Top Cities and towns in Arapahoe County
Cherry Hills Village
Population: 5,987
Home price:$2,499,969
Centennial
Population: 100,377
Home price:$584,234
Columbine Valley
Population: 1,256
Home price:$1,358,594
Bow Mar
Population: 866
Home price:$1,835,928
Littleton
Population: 41,737
Home price:$624,447
Englewood
Population: 30,255
Home price:$496,539
Greenwood Village
Population: 13,925
Home price:$1,181,306
Glendale
Population: 4,184
Home price:$331,448
Foxfield
Population: 685
Home price:$1,004,714
Sheridan
Population: 5,664
Home price:$394,593
Aurora
Population: 386,261
Home price:$443,092
Rent Price trend in Arapahoe County
Demographics & Amenities in Arapahoe County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
36.6 Years
Average Family Size
3.05
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Arapahoe County
Earthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Very LowTornados
Relatively HighEarthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Very LowTornados
Relatively High
Terrain & Weather in Arapahoe County
Average Summer temperature
84°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
15.66 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Arapahoe County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
63.6%
Total Employer Establishments
175,965
Poverty (%)
9.7%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.4%
Vacant Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Arapahoe County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inArapahoe County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Arapahoe County
Robbery
0.67/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.5/ per 1000
Burglary
4.18/ per 1000
Arson
0.18/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.72/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000