Primary sources for Arvada, CO
- Census Bureau profile of Arvada, CO, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Arvada, CO, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Arvada, CO, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Arvada, CO
Electricity rates in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO ranks 8 of 32 Colorado cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1979). Arvada, Colorado has 122,835 residents in 49,766 households; 24.1% heat with electricity.
Arvada on the map
Jefferson County, with Arvada marked
Outage risk around Arvada
Arvada, CO, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 51 wind and 0 tornado, 41.5 per 100,000 residents of 122,835. Top gust near Arvada, CO: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Arvada, CO: $16K.
Reports within 15 miles of Arvada, CO
wind and tornado reports, Arvada, CO
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| Arvada, CO | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada, CO, 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvada, CO, 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvada, CO, 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Arvada, CO, 2018 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Arvada, CO, 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvada, CO, 2020 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Arvada, CO, 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Arvada, CO, 2023 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Arvada, CO, 2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Arvada, CO, 2025 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Facts about Arvada
- Residents of Arvada, CO, ACS 2023
- 122,8357 of 32 Colorado cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Arvada, CO
- $113,39610 of 32 of those cities
- Households in Arvada, CO
- 49,7662.47 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Arvada, CO
- 74.9%37,253 owners and 12,513 renter households
- Housing units in Arvada, CO
- 51,6551,889 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Arvada, CO
- 24.1%11,989 of 49,766 homes
- Land area of Arvada, CO
- 39.0 sq mi3,151.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Arvada, CO
- 1.1%at 674 kWh a month over the $113,396 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Arvada, CO
- 51NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 41.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Arvada, CO
- 197927,208 of 51,655 homes (52.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Arvada, CO
- $600,800$1,802 gross rent a month, 3.60% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Arvada
Compare Arvada with nearby cities
| City near Arvada, CO | Distance from Arvada | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada, CO (this page) | 0 mi | 122,835 | $113,396 | 1979 | $600,800 | 51 | 21.9% |
| Wheat Ridge, CO | 4.9 mi southeast | 32,158 (-90,677) | $87,598 (-$25,798) | 1964 (-15 yr) | $584,700 (-$16,100) | 60 (+9) | 19.3% (-2.6 pts) |
| Westminster, CO | 5.7 mi northeast | 115,546 (-7,289) | $96,145 (-$17,251) | 1987 (+8 yr) | $497,400 (-$103,400) | 58 (+7) | 18.7% (-3.2 pts) |
| Lakewood, CO | 9.5 mi south | 156,309 (+33,474) | $85,789 (-$27,607) | 1977 (-2 yr) | $548,200 (-$52,600) | 58 (+7) | 19.9% (-1.9 pts) |
| Broomfield, CO | 9.8 mi northeast | 75,110 (-47,725) | $121,025 (+$7,629) | 2001 (+22 yr) | $631,600 (+$30,800) | 51 (+0) | 26.9% (+5.0 pts) |
| Northglenn, CO | 10.4 mi northeast | 37,953 (-84,882) | $79,530 (-$33,866) | 1974 (-5 yr) | $440,900 (-$159,900) | 65 (+14) | 11.6% (-10.3 pts) |
Who supplies Arvada
Jefferson County lists 3 utilities for Arvada, CO (122,835 residents): homes pay 15.04 to 15.75 cents per kWh, about $101 to $106 a month at 674 kWh, 1.1% of the $113,396 Arvada median income. Jefferson County page.
Cost of living with electricity in Arvada
Arvada, CO: 49,766 households at $1,035 a year per home for electricity (Jefferson County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $51.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,832 a year per household.
| Group in Arvada, CO | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Arvada, CO median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada, CO, all households | 49,766 | $1,035 | $51.5 million | 0.91% |
| Arvada, CO, homeowners | 37,253 | $1,192 | $44.4 million | 1.05% |
| Arvada, CO, renters | 12,513 | $658 | $8.2 million | 0.58% |
Housing and heating in Arvada
Arvada, CO: 27,208 of 51,655 homes were built before 1980 and 12,621 in 2000 or later. Arvada, CO has 36,332 detached houses, 9,277 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 91 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Arvada, CO
% of homes by decade built, Arvada, CO
- 2pre-40
- 140s
- 950s
- 1660s
- 2670s
- 1280s
- 1190s
- 1100s
- 1310s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Arvada, CO
| Arvada, CO | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada, CO, median year built | 1979 | 1980 | -1 years | 25 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, built before 1980 | 52.7% | 51.0% | +1.7 points | 8 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, built 2000 or later | 24.4% | 18.9% | +5.6 points | 21 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, detached houses | 70.3% | 64.1% | +6.3 points | 12 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 18.0% | 21.8% | -3.8 points | 18 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, mobile homes | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8 points | 26 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, renter households | 25.1% | 29.4% | -4.2 points | 22 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, median home value | $600,800 | $604,400 | -$3,600 | 9 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, median gross rent a month | $1,802 | $1,792 | +$10 | 13 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, people per household | 2.45 | 2.38 | +0.07 | 16 of 32 |
Who lives in Arvada: income, cars, homes
In Arvada, CO, 6,338 of 12,156 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 16,905 households moved in since 2018 and 9,842 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Arvada, CO, 5,512 of 49,766 households earn under $35,000, 9,854 $35,000-$75,000, 17,127 $75,000-$150,000 and 17,273 $150,000 or more. 7,291 residents of Arvada, CO live below the poverty line, and the median age is 40.2. Of 67,991 workers in Arvada, CO, 14,859 work from home, 47,027 drive alone, 1,149 ride transit and 606 walk. In Arvada, CO, 1,648 households own no vehicle and 35,516 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Arvada, CO homes: 36,248 have 3+ bedrooms, 4,520 none or one, median 6.7 rooms.
Household income in Arvada, CO
| Arvada, CO | Value | Rank in Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Arvada, CO, households under $35,000 | 11.1% | 23 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, households $150,000 or more | 34.7% | 11 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, residents below poverty | 6.0% | 23 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, median age | 40.2 | 9 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 70.2% | 13 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, households without a vehicle | 3.3% | 20 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, households with 2+ vehicles | 71.4% | 12 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, workers at home | 21.9% | 11 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, cost-burdened renters | 52.1% | 22 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, moved in since 2018 | 34.0% | 26 of 32 |
| Arvada, CO, moved in before 2000 | 19.8% | 5 of 32 |
Analyst note on Arvada
Arvada, CO counts 122,835 residents in 49,766 households, on 39.0 square miles. Household income in Arvada, CO is $113,396; 37,253 of its 49,766 households own. 11,989 of the 49,766 occupied homes in Arvada, CO heat with electricity.
Arvada, CO has 51,655 housing units, 1,889 of them vacant or seasonal. Arvada, CO ranks 9 of 32 Colorado cities for the highest median home value ($600,800). Arvada, CO ranks 9 of 32 Colorado cities for the oldest residents (median age 40.2).
Arvada, CO ranks 10 of 32 Colorado cities for median household income ($113,396).
ZIP codes in Arvada
| ZIP area touching Arvada, CO | Share of the ZIP's land inside Arvada | Share of Arvada's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 80007 (Arvada, CO) | 41.0% | 26.3% |
| 80004 (Arvada, CO) | 96.4% | 17.7% |
| 80005 (Arvada, CO) | 57.1% | 17.2% |
| 80403 (Arvada, CO) | 4.1% | 15.0% |
| 80003 (Arvada, CO) | 80.8% | 13.7% |
| 80002 (Arvada, CO) | 56.9% | 9.5% |
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Questions on Arvada
Arvada: what is the electricity rate?
Arvada, CO has no price of its own; its 122,835 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 674 kWh month costs $101 to $106.
Arvada: how does it rank among Colorado cities?
Arvada, CO: rank 7 of 32 by its 122,835 residents, rank 10 of 32 by $113,396 median income.
Arvada: how many homes heat with electricity?
Arvada, CO: 11,989 of 49,766 occupied homes, 24.1%; Jefferson County 23.1%.
Arvada: how much income goes to electricity?
At 674 kWh a month, 1.1% of the $113,396 median income in Arvada, CO.
Arvada: damaging storms reported nearby?
51 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Arvada, CO, 2015 to 2025, 41.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Arvada?
Arvada, CO: median home built 1979; 27,208 of 51,655 homes (52.7%) predate 1980, 36,332 are detached and 9,277 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Arvada, CO renters struggle with rent?
6,338 of 12,156 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in Arvada, CO earn under $35,000?
5,512 of 49,766, against 17,273 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Arvada, CO live below the poverty line?
7,291 residents.