Peoria, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
71 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
30.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$166,964 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
51.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
62 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$483,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,050 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$543 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Arapahoe County
4
Denver-Aurora-Centennial Metro Area
4
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Arapahoe County
4
Denver-Aurora-Centennial Metro Area
5
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 31
Feb 0 8 33
Mar 1 14 40
Apr 2 10 48
May 2 2 57
Jun 2 0 66
Jul 3 0 73
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 1 1 62
Oct 1 5 50
Nov 1 10 39
Dec 1 11 29

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, CO State Senate District 21, CO State House District 56, CO
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Schools

Byers Junior-Senior High School
6 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Byers Elementary School
6 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Deer Trail Elementary School
6 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Pickens Technical College
35 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Empire Beauty School-Aurora
35 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Parker Adventist Hospital
35 miles, W • 5 star
Denver Springs
37 miles, W
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Airports

Denver International Airport
32 miles, NW • 5 star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
96 miles, SW • 1 star
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