Denver, CO

Denver CO scores 56/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 44% above the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 144 (100 = avg); violent crime index —; property crime index 144. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

Campus scores in the report: Denver Elementary (elementary) at 7/10; Denver Middle School (middle) at 7/10; Denver High School (high) at 8/10. On this 10-point scale, 7 is solidly middle; 9 is a standout.

District picture: about B+ (above average) · Top 35% statewide. Student-teacher staffing: 16:1. If schools drive your move, compare the specific campuses that serve your target address against statewide peers.

Typical rent in Denver is about $2,089/month (expensive). At $2,089/month for a typical unit, you need about $75,204+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $540,400.

Median household income is $85,853, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($85,853) clears the $75,204 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 80°F (highs near 90°F, lows near 69°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Who tends to thrive in Denver: (1) Dual-income households (at $2,089/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $85,853 helps carry housing costs) (3) Households earning $75,204+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $2,089/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Denver who already priced rent, schools, and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 56/100) (2) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $2,089/month) (3) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $2,089/month

Income sniff test: clear about $75,204 household income for $2,089/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Denver CO is not worth it for most movers right now. The data says the risks dominate.

The strongest upside is the local job/pay picture with median household income near $85,853.

The biggest risk is rent at $2,089/month. Budget from a $75,204+ household income or the ratio gets tight.