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Northglenn, CO

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Northglenn, CO

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 61
Population37,953
Foreign Born6.4%
Population Density5,156people per mi²
Median Age34.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
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

154/100

54% above national average

B-

The Real Cost of Living in Northglenn, Colorado

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $28k$53k
Comfortable $80k$118k
Luxury $118k+$182k+
Elite (Top 5%) $138k+$214k+
Affordability Ratio

67%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean80%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
22
Poor
6
Negative
10

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

9.8mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

13mi

Airport

DEN — Denver International

16.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Denver, CO

10mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf5Nearest 2.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 8.1 mi
Marina2Nearest 5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 11.2 mi
Gun Range6Nearest 5.9 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
$80k+2.2%
6% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.1M
70% above US avg
College Educated
24.2%
31% below US avg
WFH
11.6%
19% below US avg
Homeownership
58.4%
11% below US avg
Median Home
$441k
56% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
27.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−43.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−44.8%
Homicide
0.03 / 1k Residents24% below state avg
Robbery
0.37 / 1k Residents20% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.63 / 1k Residents13% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−41.8%
Burglary
2.22 / 1k Residents17% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
18.04 / 1k Residents19% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.69 / 1k Residents8% below 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 Northglenn, 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 Season156 days210 frost-free
Annual Rainfall15.1"
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
Poor11 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor5,156/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak11 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorHail
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 567 mi · coast 711 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$130.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityDenver716k people are 11 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDEN16 mi away
Distance to State Capital11 miDenver, CO
Nearest Prison11 mi5 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T08:31:41.000Z

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