Housing by town in Clear Creek County, Colorado
Clear Creek County, Colorado has 4 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,467 (±$159) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $938 in 2015–2019 (+56.4%; Up after inflation).
Empire has the highest median gross rent ($1,614) and Silver Plume the lowest ($985).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,467 (±$159)
- Households that rent
- 18.4%
- Median household income
- $94,577
- Places
- 4
Cities, towns and townships in Clear Creek County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire | $1,614 | 52.6% | $66,797 | $356,500 | $1,500 |
| Georgetown | $1,434 | 28.5% | $79,118 | $521,700 | $1,749 |
| Idaho Springs | $1,548 | 25.8% | $89,436 | $446,500 | $1,847 |
| Silver Plume | $985 | 26.6% | $52,083 | $473,500 | $1,788 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $30,250 | $50,400 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $34,600 | $57,600 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $38,900 | $64,800 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $43,200 | $72,000 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $46,700 | $77,800 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $50,150 | $83,550 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $53,600 | $89,300 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $57,050 | $95,050 | $141,000 |
How the places in Clear Creek County rank across Colorado
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Crime reported to police in Clear Creek County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 150 | 91 | 1,141 | 7,977 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 12 | 136 | 76 | 862 | 8,817 | 2 of 3 |
| 2025 | 17 | 188 | 112 | 1,241 | 9,023 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Clear Creek County recorded 17 violent and 112 property crimes, 188 and 1,241 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Clear Creek County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office | 7,027 | 2 | 57 |
| Idaho Springs Police Department | 1,675 | 10 | 53 |
| Empire Police Department | 321 | 5 | 2 |
ZIP codes in Clear Creek County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80439 | 24,610 | $1,962 | $900,300 | $156,218 | 9.7% |
| 80452 | 3,135 | $1,524 | $449,300 | $75,565 | 16.7% |
| 80444 | 1,053 | $1,434 | $521,700 | $79,118 | 28.5% |
| 80438 | 970 | $1,444 | $355,600 | $67,034 | 51.3% |
| 80436 | 348 | — | $375,500 | $59,091 | 0.0% |
| 80476 | 159 | $985 | $556,400 | $51,875 | 17.7% |
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Questions about Clear Creek County
What is the crime rate in Clear Creek County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Clear Creek County recorded 188 violent and 1,241 property crimes per 100,000 residents (17 violent and 112 property crimes in all).
Which place in Clear Creek County has the highest rent?
Empire has the highest median gross rent, $1,614 (±$222) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Clear Creek County has the lowest rent?
Silver Plume has the lowest median gross rent, $985 (±$142) a month.
What is the median rent in Clear Creek County, Colorado?
The median gross rent in Clear Creek County is $1,467 (±$159) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clear Creek County, Colorado
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clear Creek County, Colorado
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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