Housing data for Northglenn, CO
Northglenn, CO has an estimated 38,014 residents and 14,914 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Adams County.
39.4% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,775 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−2.5%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 38,014 (±50)
- Housing units
- 14,914 (±522)
- Households that rent
- 39.4%
- Median gross rent
- $1,775
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −2.5%
What stands out in Northglenn
Homes built before 1980: 60.2% (±5.3 points) in Northglenn, higher than in Adams County (36.6%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 27.0% (±4.0 points) in Northglenn, higher than in Adams County (19.9%).
Households that rent: 39.4% (±3.7 points) in Northglenn, higher than in Adams County (31.4%).
Median household income: $84,030 (±$4,475) in Northglenn, lower than in Adams County ($94,571).
- Age of homes in Northglenn
- Types of homes in Northglenn
- Renters and owners in Northglenn
- Income and affordability in Northglenn
Housing in Northglenn at a glance
- Median rent: $1,775 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,874 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 61.6% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 39.4% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $84,030 median household income
- Home values: $462,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,182 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,152 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 27.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 64.3% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 60.2% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 2.1% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 67.3% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 27.9 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 365 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −2.5% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 29.3% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 4.2% of homes have more than 1 person per room
Northglenn against Adams County, its state and the nation
| Northglenn | Adams County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 38,014 (±50) | 530,225 (exact) | 5,862,189 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 14,914 (±522) | 195,793 (±113) | 2,589,053 (±653) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 39.4% (±3.7 points) | 31.4% (±0.8 points) | 33.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,775 (±$81) | $1,781 (±$21) | $1,761 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $84,030 (±$4,475) | $94,571 (±$1,524) | $95,470 (±$578) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $462,100 (±$8,978) | $484,200 (±$3,903) | $539,400 (±$2,069) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,152 (±$104) | $2,962 (±$40) | $2,602 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 60.2% (±5.3 points) | 36.6% (±1.1 points) | 39.7% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) | 29.8 minutes (±0.6) | 25.2 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 91.2% (±2.6 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 34.8 years (±1.5) | 34.8 years (±0.1) | 37.7 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Northglenn covers 7.4 square miles of land, about 5,165 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Northglenn has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 38,973 (±47) | 38,014 (±50) | −2.5% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 13,836 (±483) | 14,914 (±522) | +7.8% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,369 (±$38) | $1,775 (±$81) | +29.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $297,900 (±$9,418) | $462,100 (±$8,978) | +55.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $66,300 (±$3,027) | $84,030 (±$4,475) | +26.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,621 (±$45) | $2,182 (±$78) | +34.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,928 (±$58) | $3,152 (±$104) | +63.5% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 46.2% (±3.2 points) | 39.4% (±3.7 points) | −6.8 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4% (±2.4 points) | 2.1% (±1.8 points) | −2.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Northglenn
In 2025, the Northglenn Police Department reported 365 violent and 2,352 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
ZIP codes in Northglenn
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80233 | 39% | 48,441 | $1,875 | $465,400 | $88,880 |
| 80234 | 26% | 29,356 | $1,829 | $530,300 | $92,563 |
| 80260 | 16% | 34,677 | $1,642 | $223,200 | $61,852 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Northglenn
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton | 2.2 mi | $1,895 | $517,500 | 28.6% |
| Federal Heights | 3.7 mi | $1,687 | $95,300 | 40.7% |
| Broomfield | 4.7 mi | $2,126 | $664,500 | 37.3% |
| Westminster | 4.7 mi | $1,882 | $532,400 | 38.1% |
| Shaw Heights | 4.8 mi | $2,125 | $482,800 | 17.9% |
| Welby | 5.0 mi | $1,656 | $385,000 | 27.5% |
| Sherrelwood | 5.2 mi | $1,702 | $432,200 | 28.3% |
| Derby | 6.0 mi | $1,689 | $353,000 | 29.1% |
Places in Colorado most like Northglenn
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | $1,806 | $574,400 | $89,792 | 41.9% |
| Glenwood Springs | $1,867 | $619,000 | $91,481 | 45.3% |
| Sheridan | $1,622 | $380,600 | $60,608 | 41.0% |
| Aurora | $1,835 | $469,100 | $88,368 | 37.6% |
| Littleton | $1,819 | $630,600 | $98,839 | 38.8% |
| Welby | $1,656 | $385,000 | $80,026 | 27.5% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Colorado.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Northglenn, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,751 | $1,831 | $2,169 | $2,846 | $3,183 |
HUD income limits for Northglenn, 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 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $144,000.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Northglenn
What is the average rent in Northglenn, CO?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Northglenn is $1,775 (±$81) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Northglenn?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Northglenn, CO is $1,606 (±$99) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Northglenn rent-burdened?
61.6% of renting households in Northglenn pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Northglenn?
Northglenn has an estimated 5,747 (±563) renting households, 39.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Northglenn?
The median household income in Northglenn is $84,030 (±$4,475) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Northglenn, CO?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $462,100 (±$8,978) for owner-occupied homes in Northglenn (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Northglenn growing?
In Northglenn, the number of residents went from 38,973 in 2015–2019 to 38,014 in 2020–2024 (−2.5%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in Northglenn?
The ZIP codes that cover Northglenn are 80233, 80234, 80260.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 80233?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 80233 is $1,875 (±$61) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northglenn city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northglenn city, Colorado
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northglenn city, Colorado
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northglenn city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northglenn city, Colorado
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Northglenn city, Colorado
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Northglenn city, Colorado
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Northglenn Police Department (ORI CO0010600)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Northglenn city, Colorado (place:54330, in state:08).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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.
Figures last updated on .