Aurora, Colorado
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Aurora.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Aurora?
Aurora planning snapshot: population 403,130, housing index 138 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $444,500, median rent $1,759, and income near $84,320. Expect 87°F summer highs, 18°F winter lows, and about 28-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 735.4 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 138U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $444,500U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,759U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $84,320U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.1%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 28 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 735.4per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 87°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Aurora compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 403,130City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $84,320Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year7% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 138ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year38% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $444,500City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year47% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,759City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year30% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.1%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 28 min12% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 4011% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 735.4annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)25% above U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 2918annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)6% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 87°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (87°F)U.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 18°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals16.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 15.4 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals53% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 281As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (268)U.S. 268
Population trend
Aurora grew 23.6% from 326,055 in 2010 to 403,130 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Aurora expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Aurora's housing cost index is 138 versus 100 nationally — above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($444,500 vs $303,400) and rents ($1,759 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 138 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $444,500 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,759 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Aurora?
Typical ownership costs center near $444,500, while median gross rent is about $1,759 a month. Against a median household income of $84,320, rent alone is roughly 25% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $444,500
- Median rent $1,759/month
- Median household income $84,320
What is the job market like in Aurora?
County unemployment recently ran 4.1% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Aurora is about $84,320 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 4.1% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $84,320
How long is the typical commute in Aurora?
Average one-way commute time is about 28 minutes, with Walk Score near 40/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 28 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 40/100
Is Aurora safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 735.4 per 100k and property about 2918 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 586.6 and 3087.9. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 735.4 per 100k
- Property 2918 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Aurora?
Normals show summer highs near 87°F, winter lows near 18°F, about 15.4 inches of rain, and roughly 281 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 87°F
- Winter low 18°F
- 15.4 in rain · 281 sunny days
High plains sun and Front Range mountain access pull outdoor-oriented movers. Winter lows around 18°F mean heating costs and snow logistics belong on the checklist. Average one-way commute time is about 28 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 40/100. Labor-market readings near 4.1% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates near 735.4 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
Aurora (pop. 403,130) sits in Colorado. With median income around $84,320 and a cost index of 138, the market reads above the national housing-cost baseline. Ownership is a high bar — typical values near $444,500 push many newcomers toward renting first.
Aurora sits in that mid-to-large city band where urban and quieter residential pockets often share one municipal boundary. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Aurora with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Aurora city, 1600000US0804000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Arapahoe County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00023062 DENVER-STAPLETON) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10