Living in Denver County, Colorado

Denver County is a county in Colorado. The main communities are Denver.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,081/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $564K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.6%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 45°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

Denver County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 35 and a highly educated workforce (49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.