Metro areas in Colorado: income, rent and home values
Colorado has 7 metropolitan areas with annual Census data, led by Denver, CO with 3.1 million residents. Household incomes are highest in Denver, CO ($107,733). Renters spend the smallest share of income in Colorado Springs, CO (30.0%) and the largest in Pueblo, CO (35.6%). The fastest-growing metro since 2021 is Greeley, CO (+11.3%).
| Metro area | Population | Median income | Median rent | Home value | Rent / income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 3,092,665 | $107,733 | $1,944 | $626,500 | 30.4% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 781,796 | $97,198 | $1,750 | $476,700 | 30.0% |
| Greeley, CO | 378,426 | $105,608 | $1,792 | $507,300 | 34.3% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 377,292 | $92,392 | $1,839 | $589,300 | 33.2% |
| Boulder, CO | 328,560 | $101,646 | $1,945 | $770,900 | 33.4% |
| Pueblo, CO | 169,277 | $66,237 | $1,321 | $326,300 | 35.6% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 162,845 | $82,490 | $1,375 | $431,300 | 35.2% |
Colorado at a glance
What is the most affordable metro area in Colorado for renters?+
Colorado Springs, CO, where renters spend a median 30.0% of household income on rent (2025 Census data).
Which metro area in Colorado has the highest income?+
Denver, CO, with a median household income of $107,733 in 2025.
How many metro areas are in Colorado?+
7 metropolitan statistical areas in Colorado have annual Census estimates (population 65,000+).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 1-year estimates (released September 2026), with 2024 and 2021 for trends. Figures are survey estimates with margins of error; small differences between metros may not be meaningful. Metro areas use the official Metropolitan Statistical Area boundaries. Compiled and analyzed by Metro Research. Methodology.