Aurora, CO
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Aurora, Colorado Summary

Life in Aurora research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Aurora over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Aurora:

  • The population in Aurora is 387,349.

  • The median home value in Aurora is $472,149.

  • The median income in Aurora is $78,685.

  • The cost of living in Aurora is 102 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Aurora is $1,651.

  • The unemployment rate in Aurora is 5.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Aurora is 10.5%.

  • The average high in Aurora is 64.1° and the average low is 36.0°.

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Aurora SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
5
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Aurora, CO Crime Report

Crime in Aurora summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Aurora. Key points include:

  • There were 20,810 total crimes in Aurora in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Aurora is 5,306.9 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Aurora is 1,077.4 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Aurora is 4,229.4 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Aurora is 128.33% above the national average.

20,810
Total Crimes
128.33%
Above National Average

Crime In Aurora Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Aurora
/ 100k People
Colorado
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 20,810 5,306.9 3,256.9 2,324.2
Violent Crime 4,225 1,077.4 423.1 369.8
Murder 54 13.8 5.1 6.3
Robbery 827 210.9 68.3 66.1
Aggravated Assault 3,048 777.3 286.9 268.2
Property Crime 16,585 4,229.4 2,833.8 1,954.4
Burglary 1,821 464.4 400.3 269.8
Larceny 7,959 2,029.7 1,909.3 1,401.9
Car Theft 6,805 1,735.4 524.3 282.7

Aurora, CO Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Aurora summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Aurora. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Aurora is 102 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Aurora is 1.0x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Aurora is $472,149.

  • The median income in Aurora is $78,685.

102
Aurora's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Aurora Comparison Table

Living Expense Aurora Colorado National Average
Overall 102 104 100
Services 106 102 100
Groceries 95 99 100
Health 99 100 100
Housing 114 116 100
Transportation 98 104 100
Utilities 87 90 100

Aurora, CO Weather

  • The average high in Aurora is 64.1° and the average low is 36.0°.

  • There are 41.3 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 17.6 inches of precipitation each year with 57.3 inches of snow.

StatAurora
Average Annual High64.1
Average Annual Low36.0
Annual Precipitation Days41.3
Average Annual Precipitation17.6
Average Annual Snowfall57.3
64.1°
Average High
41.3°
Days of Rain

Aurora, CO Photos

Aurora Municipal Center
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9 Reviews & Comments About Aurora

Overall User Rating
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Cheryl H -

I have lived in Aurora for over 30 years and I'm proud to call it home. Where I live in Aurora looks NOTHING like those pictures and those pics are of OLD, historic Aurora on Colfax which is currently getting a makeover because it is neglected and crime ridden. Aurora is HUGE and brand new homes and neighborhoods seem to pop up daily so you can't judge all of Aurora based on one street. To associate Aurora with M**h labs from that other Colorado city is just plain wrong. Crime is higher no matter where you go if unemployment is high. Colorado has a low unemployment rate, therefore a lower crime rate than most cities across the Country. I don't think that you've ever been to Aurora. By the way, I lived in Denver 10 years before that and will take Aurora over Denver ANY day.


Mackenzie Mayotte -

Aurora is amazing. I've lived here my entire life and we haven't had anything serious. But I do also live in commerce City on weekends with my dad and it's calm and nothing really happens


Huria Taj -

I live in aurora and and its great. Maybe i just like in a rich area of aurora but aurora is a very good place to live in. And the unemployment rate is low here


Olivia Do -

Correction! I'd say only the northern part of Aurora is bad. I've lived by Cherry Creek Reservoir for 2 years and never experienced anything bad. People are really nice in that area.


Christopher's Journey -

I'm from Colorado it can get scary but not too scary. I also I live in aurora is AWESOME AND THERE IS ATONS OF EMPLOYMENT IN AURORA and I LOVE TRINIDAD :(


Kathryn Klempel -

I live in Thornton, my opinion on aurora as a traveler when you get to Parker rd area it's beautiful low crime etc. but aurora closer to colfax is pretty bad


Isa -

Yo I live in Aurora and it really isn't that bad


Austin Friend -

I live in Aurora and I hate it here!


HomeSnacks User -

My family has only lived in Colorado since April. We moved here from Utah for my husbands job. We currently live in Aurora and I HATE it! The congestion and expensive apartments !! We love smaller towns and are trying to find somewhere in Greeley or Evans to move to. Not only is it closer to my husband's job, but we enjoy the small town feel and would love to raise our kids in a diverse culture as well as a quieter town.

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Aurora Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Aurora

The current population in Aurora is 387,349. The population has increased 23.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 387,349 6.5%
2021 363,550 1.7%
2020 357,323 1.8%
2019 351,131 1.5%
2018 345,867 1.9%
2017 339,480 2.0%
2016 332,820 2.0%
2015 326,249 1.9%
2014 320,166 1.9%
2013 314,092 -

Race / Ethnicity in Aurora

White
42.8% (165,941)
African American
16.1% (62,320)
American Indian
0.4% (1,366)
Asian
5.9% (22,965)
Hawaiian
0.3% (1,112)
Other
0.4% (1,416)
Two Or More
4.5% (17,247)
Hispanic
29.7% (114,982)

Aurora is:

  • 42.8% White with 165,941 White residents.

  • 16.1% African American with 62,320 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 1,366 American Indian residents.

  • 5.9% Asian with 22,965 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 1,112 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 1,416 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 17,247 Two Or More residents.

  • 29.7% Hispanic with 114,982 Hispanic residents.

Race Aurora CO USA
White 42.8% 66.2% 58.9%
African American 16.1% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 5.9% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.5% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 29.7% 22.1% 18.7%

Gender in Aurora

Female
49.7% (192,682)
Male
50.3% (194,666)
  • Aurora is 49.7% female with 192,682 female residents.

  • Aurora is 50.3% male with 194,666 male residents.

Gender Aurora CO USA
Female 49.7% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 50.3% 50.7% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Aurora for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Aurora completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Aurora completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Aurora completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Aurora completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Aurora completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Aurora completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Aurora completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Aurora completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Aurora completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7.0% (27,114)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (27,114)
High School / GED
24.0% (92,963)
Some College
21.0% (81,343)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (38,734)
Bachelor's Degree
21.0% (81,343)
Master's Degree
8.0% (30,987)
Professional Degree
1.0% (3,873)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (3,873)
Education Aurora CO USA
< 9th Grade 7.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 24.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 21.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 21.0% 27.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 12.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Aurora, Colorado

  • 3.9% of households in Aurora earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Aurora earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Aurora earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Aurora earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Aurora earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Aurora earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Aurora earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.5% of households in Aurora earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Aurora earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Aurora earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.9% (1,516,733)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (1,035,034)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.0% (1,951,223)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.1% (2,362,931)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.1% (4,298,510)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (7,284,219)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (5,499,052)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.5% (7,539,753)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.6% (3,735,567)
$200,000 or more
9.1% (3,511,872)
Income Aurora CO USA
Less than $10,000 3.9% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 2.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.0% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.1% 5.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.1% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 15.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.5% 19.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.6% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.1% 13.9% 11.4%

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