Primary sources for Denver, CO
- Census Bureau profile of Denver, CO, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Denver, CO, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Denver, CO, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Denver, CO
Electricity rates in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO ranks 1 of 32 Colorado cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (114 since 2015). Denver, Colorado has 713,734 residents in 329,578 households; 35.0% heat with electricity.
Denver on the map
Denver County, with Denver marked
Outage risk around Denver
Denver, CO, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 106 wind and 8 tornado, 16.0 per 100,000 residents of 713,734. Top gust near Denver, CO: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Denver, CO: $18K.
Reports within 15 miles of Denver, CO
wind and tornado reports, Denver, CO
- 4'15
- 2'16
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- 5'19
- 37'20
- 4'21
- 12'22
- 13'23
- 6'24
- 14'25
| Denver, CO | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO, 2015 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Denver, CO, 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Denver, CO, 2017 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Denver, CO, 2018 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Denver, CO, 2019 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Denver, CO, 2020 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Denver, CO, 2021 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Denver, CO, 2022 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Denver, CO, 2023 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| Denver, CO, 2024 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Denver, CO, 2025 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Facts about Denver
- Residents of Denver, CO, ACS 2023
- 713,7341 of 32 Colorado cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Denver, CO
- $91,68118 of 32 of those cities
- Households in Denver, CO
- 329,5782.17 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Denver, CO
- 49.1%161,908 owners and 167,670 renter households
- Housing units in Denver, CO
- 352,59323,015 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Denver, CO
- 35.0%115,277 of 329,578 homes
- Land area of Denver, CO
- 153.1 sq mi4,662.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Denver, CO
- 1.3%at 674 kWh a month over the $91,681 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Denver, CO
- 114NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 16.0 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Denver, CO
- 1974202,333 of 352,593 homes (57.4%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Denver, CO
- $586,700$1,770 gross rent a month, 3.62% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Denver
Compare Denver with nearby cities
| City near Denver, CO | Distance from Denver | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO (this page) | 0 mi | 713,734 | $91,681 | 1974 | $586,700 | 114 | 24.4% |
| Aurora, CO | 9.5 mi southeast | 390,201 (-323,533) | $84,320 (-$7,361) | 1985 (+11 yr) | $444,500 (-$142,200) | 110 (-4) | 14.8% (-9.6 pts) |
| Commerce City, CO | 9.5 mi northeast | 64,640 (-649,094) | $106,756 (+$15,075) | 2004 (+30 yr) | $463,200 (-$123,500) | 95 (-19) | 15.5% (-8.9 pts) |
| Englewood, CO | 10.0 mi southwest | 33,774 (-679,960) | $82,016 (-$9,665) | 1965 (-9 yr) | $534,000 (-$52,700) | 95 (-19) | 19.7% (-4.7 pts) |
| Thornton, CO | 11.4 mi north | 142,878 (-570,856) | $100,985 (+$9,304) | 1996 (+22 yr) | $482,200 (-$104,500) | 76 (-38) | 13.8% (-10.6 pts) |
| Northglenn, CO | 11.7 mi northwest | 37,953 (-675,781) | $79,530 (-$12,151) | 1974 (+0 yr) | $440,900 (-$145,800) | 65 (-49) | 11.6% (-12.8 pts) |
Who supplies Denver
Denver County lists 1 utility for Denver, CO (713,734 residents): homes pay 15.05 cents per kWh, about $101 a month at 674 kWh, 1.3% of the $91,681 Denver median income. Denver County page.
Housing and heating in Denver
Denver, CO: 202,333 of 352,593 homes were built before 1980 and 101,069 in 2000 or later. Denver, CO has 145,266 detached houses, 157,071 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,195 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Denver, CO
% of homes by decade built, Denver, CO
- 17pre-40
- 540s
- 1350s
- 1060s
- 1270s
- 780s
- 790s
- 1100s
- 1510s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Denver, CO
| Denver, CO | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO, median year built | 1974 | 1974 | +0 years | 28 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, built before 1980 | 57.4% | 57.4% | +0.0 points | 5 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, built 2000 or later | 28.7% | 28.7% | +0.0 points | 17 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, detached houses | 41.2% | 41.2% | +0.0 points | 31 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 44.5% | 44.5% | +0.0 points | 1 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, mobile homes | 0.3% | 0.3% | +0.0 points | 25 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, renter households | 50.9% | 50.9% | +0.0 points | 3 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, median home value | $586,700 | $586,700 | +$0 | 11 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, median gross rent a month | $1,770 | $1,770 | +$0 | 16 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, people per household | 2.12 | 2.12 | +0.00 | 30 of 32 |
Cost of living with electricity in Denver
Denver, CO: 329,578 households at $847 a year per home for electricity (Denver County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $279.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,359 a year per household.
| Group in Denver, CO | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Denver, CO median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO, all households | 329,578 | $847 | $279.2 million | 0.92% |
| Denver, CO, homeowners | 161,908 | $1,106 | $179.1 million | 1.21% |
| Denver, CO, renters | 167,670 | $595 | $99.8 million | 0.65% |
Who lives in Denver: income, cars, homes
In Denver, CO, 34,085 households own no vehicle and 155,242 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Denver, CO homes: 139,456 have 3+ bedrooms, 105,804 none or one, median 4.5 rooms. In Denver, CO, 76,477 of 162,401 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 162,253 households moved in since 2018 and 35,875 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 78,668 residents of Denver, CO live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.2. In Denver, CO, 59,920 of 329,578 households earn under $35,000, 75,730 $35,000-$75,000, 100,392 $75,000-$150,000 and 93,536 $150,000 or more. Of 415,071 workers in Denver, CO, 101,341 work from home, 239,400 drive alone, 18,767 ride transit and 16,269 walk.
Household income in Denver, CO
| Denver, CO | Value | Rank in Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO, households under $35,000 | 18.2% | 8 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, households $150,000 or more | 28.4% | 15 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, residents below poverty | 11.2% | 7 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, median age | 35.2 | 23 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 39.6% | 32 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, households without a vehicle | 10.3% | 1 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, households with 2+ vehicles | 47.1% | 32 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, workers at home | 24.4% | 9 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, cost-burdened renters | 47.1% | 28 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, moved in since 2018 | 49.2% | 3 of 32 |
| Denver, CO, moved in before 2000 | 10.9% | 26 of 32 |
Analyst note on Denver
Denver, CO counts 713,734 residents in 329,578 households, on 153.1 square miles. Household income in Denver, CO is $91,681; 161,908 of its 329,578 households own. 115,277 of the 329,578 occupied homes in Denver, CO heat with electricity.
Denver, CO has 352,593 housing units, 23,015 of them vacant or seasonal. Denver, CO ranks 1 of 32 Colorado cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (45%). Denver, CO ranks 1 of 32 Colorado cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (35%).
Denver, CO ranks 1 of 32 Colorado cities for households without a vehicle (10.3%).
ZIP codes in Denver
| ZIP area touching Denver, CO | Share of the ZIP's land inside Denver | Share of Denver's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 80249 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 31.1% |
| 80239 (Denver, CO) | 79.9% | 5.4% |
| 80219 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 4.8% |
| 80216 (Denver, CO) | 72.1% | 4.8% |
| 80238 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 4.4% |
| 80210 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 4.0% |
| 80204 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 3.6% |
| 80223 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 3.5% |
| 80220 (Denver, CO) | 99.5% | 3.4% |
| 80205 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 3.0% |
| 80211 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 2.9% |
| 80207 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 2.6% |
| 80237 (Denver, CO) | 99.8% | 2.4% |
| 80209 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 2.3% |
| 80222 (Denver, CO) | 84.8% | 2.1% |
| 80224 (Denver, CO) | 97.5% | 2.1% |
| 80236 (Denver, CO) | 96.4% | 2.0% |
| 80231 (Denver, CO) | 58.2% | 1.9% |
| 80212 (Denver, CO) | 74.5% | 1.7% |
| 80230 (Denver, CO) | 90.8% | 1.6% |
| 80206 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 1.6% |
| 80218 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 1.0% |
| 80247 (Denver, CO) | 54.3% | 1.0% |
| 80202 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 0.8% |
| 80246 (Denver, CO) | 66.0% | 0.7% |
| 80203 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 0.7% |
| 80235 (Denver, CO) | 25.1% | 0.6% |
| 80266 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 0.1% |
| 80294 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 80290 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 80264 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 80293 (Denver, CO) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Questions on Denver
Denver: what is the electricity rate?
Denver, CO has no price of its own; its 713,734 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 674 kWh month costs $101.
Denver: how does it rank among Colorado cities?
Denver, CO: rank 1 of 32 by its 713,734 residents, rank 18 of 32 by $91,681 median income.
Denver: how many homes heat with electricity?
Denver, CO: 115,277 of 329,578 occupied homes, 35.0%; Denver County 35.0%.
Denver: how much income goes to electricity?
At 674 kWh a month, 1.3% of the $91,681 median income in Denver, CO.
Denver: damaging storms reported nearby?
114 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Denver, CO, 2015 to 2025, 16.0 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Denver?
Denver, CO: median home built 1974; 202,333 of 352,593 homes (57.4%) predate 1980, 145,266 are detached and 157,071 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Denver, CO households have no car?
34,085 households; 155,242 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Denver, CO?
139,456 of 352,593 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 4.5 rooms.
How many Denver, CO renters struggle with rent?
76,477 of 162,401 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.