Aurora, CO
Population 390,201 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA. Moving to or from Aurora? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
390,201
Cost of living (RPP)
105.782
Annual avg temp
51°F
Typical home
$463,081
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $84,320 |
| Median age | 35.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $444,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,759/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.73 |
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
51°F
January low
17°F
July high
90°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation —. Station: CHERRY CREEK DAM, CO US (8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$463,081
ZHVI YoY
-4.3%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,701/mo
ZORI YoY
-1.3%
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
Denver, CO 14 mi · 22 min Centennial, CO 22 mi · 27 min Thornton, CO 25 mi · 35 min Westminster, CO 25 mi · 35 min Lakewood, CO 30 mi · 42 min Arvada, CO 30 mi · 43 min Boulder, CO 40 mi · 53 min Greeley, CO 65 mi · 1h 19m Colorado Springs, CO 70 mi · 1h 20m Fort Collins, CO 72 mi · 1h 19m