Arvada, CO
Population 122,835 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA. Moving to or from Arvada? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
122,835
Cost of living (RPP)
105.782
Annual avg temp
50°F
Typical home
$616,566
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $113,396 |
| Median age | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.7% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $600,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,802/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.47 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 105.782 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 87.856, goods 100.957, services 146.919. Source: BEA, Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
50°F
January low
17°F
July high
88°F
Annual snow
75.5"
Annual precipitation 17.1". Station: WHEAT RIDGE 2, CO US (4.4 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$616,566
ZHVI YoY
-2.5%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,073/mo
ZORI YoY
-0.2%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
Total employment (MSA)
1,590,330
Median wage (annual)
$58,490
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 173,910 | $49,000 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 172,890 | $48,280 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 164,250 | $84,370 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 140,150 | $36,010 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 129,510 | $45,350 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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