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Littleton, CO

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Littleton, CO

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 37
Population45,092
Foreign Born3.5%
Population Density3,573people per mi²
Median Age40.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and 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

174/100

74% above national average

C

The Real Cost of Living in Littleton, Colorado

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $28k$52k
Comfortable $116k$170k
Luxury $170k+$264k+
Elite (Top 5%) $200k+$310k+
Affordability Ratio

57%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
26
Poor
3
Negative
10

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

8mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

12.9mi

Airport

DEN — Denver International

24.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Denver, CO

9.6mi

Critical Amenities

Golf7Nearest 2.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 9.3 mi
Marina3Nearest 5.3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 50.6 mi
Gun Range9Nearest 3.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$97k+7.0%
29% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.4M
117% above US avg
College Educated
56.4%
61% above US avg
WFH
21.2%
48% above US avg
Homeownership
61.4%
6% below US avg
Median Home
$597k
112% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 69% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
23.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+7.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+46.9%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.11 / 1k Residents75% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.63 / 1k Residents46% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−32.5%
Burglary
2.26 / 1k Residents15% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
15.28 / 1k Residents1% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
3.24 / 1k Residents11% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+11Leans Liberal

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Littleton, Colorado
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%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 Season152 days206 frost-free
Annual Rainfall15.8"
Elevation5,358 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
Poor8.8 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,573/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor12 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorHail
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 547 mi · coast 693 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$171.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityDenver716k people are 8.8 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDEN25 mi away
Distance to State Capital8.8 miDenver, CO
Nearest Prison5.1 mi5 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:21:40.000Z

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