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Commerce City, CO

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Commerce City, CO

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 59
Population64,640
Foreign Born8.2%
Population Density1,751people per mi²
Median Age33.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

150/100

50% above national average

B-

The Real Cost of Living in Commerce City, Colorado

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $26k$49k
Comfortable $90k$132k
Luxury $142k+$220k+
Elite (Top 5%) $167k+$259k+
Affordability Ratio

81%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean82%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
26
Poor
5
Negative
14

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

3.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

6.7mi

Airport

DEN — Denver International

14.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Denver, CO

4.9mi

Critical Amenities

Golf7Nearest 3.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 5 mi
Marina2Nearest 8.6 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 17.7 mi
Gun Range7Nearest 2.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$107k+10.6%
42% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.3M
99% above US avg
College Educated
23.9%
32% below US avg
WFH
15.5%
8% above US avg
Homeownership
78.0%
19% above US avg
Median Home
$463k
64% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 61% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
32.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−15.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+11.0%
Homicide
0.01 / 1k Residents59% below state avg
Robbery
0.93 / 1k Residents103% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
5.33 / 1k Residents76% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−42.3%
Burglary
3.03 / 1k Residents13% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
16.57 / 1k Residents10% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
5.01 / 1k Residents71% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: EVENSwing

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Commerce City, Colorado
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.7% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
D
WeakFPC Grade D
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (110% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
C+
LimitedHerd shares only
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season153 days209 frost-free
Annual Rainfall15.2"
Elevation5,157 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor5.6 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,751/sq mi
Fallout Danger
F
Poor12 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorHail
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 561 mi · coast 706 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$130.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityDenver716k people are 5.6 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDEN14 mi away
Distance to State Capital5.6 miDenver, CO
Nearest Prison4.8 mi5 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T09:27:46.000Z

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