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Applewood
  • Suburb of Denver, CO

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

editorial

Applewood is a suburb of Denver with a population of 8,236. Applewood is in Jefferson County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Applewood offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Applewood there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Applewood and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Applewood are highly rated.

About

About Applewood...
Population
8,236

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$614,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,760
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    20%
  • Own
    80%
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Applewood Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    4%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    25%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Applewood

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$115,330
National
$69,021

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