Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
10%
Commerce City, CO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,632
Population
67,806
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Savor the diverse amenities of this Denver suburb
Suburban
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Growing
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Historic
Located about nine miles northeast of Denver, Commerce City is a growing, dynamic suburb home to industry, agriculture, and outdoor recreation. Commerce City contains the nation’s largest urban wildlife refuge, the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, where visitors can spot all kinds of wildlife, such as bison, owls, bald eagles, and mule deer.
Commerce City residents enjoy access to 840 acres of open space and parks as well as 25 miles of trails. Options for outdoor activities are endless at Commerce City’s Pioneer Park and Fairfax Park in addition to the nearby Barr Lake State Park and the South Platte River.
Sports enthusiasts rejoice in seeing Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer Club play at the expansive Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and practicing their golf swings at the championship Buffalo Run Golf Course.
Numerous community events bring Commerce City residents together, including Cine en el Parque, 4th Fest, Creepy Hollows Fall Festival, and the Memorial Day Parade. The vast Shops at Northfield Stapleton offers plenty of retail delights near Commerce City as well. Commuting and traveling from Commerce City is easy with access to I-76, I-270, and Denver International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$103,174
Average: $114,012
Education
14,984
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
37,241
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Commerce City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Commerce City, CO is $1,359 for a studio, $1,632 for one bedroom, $1,964 for two bedrooms, and $2,522 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Commerce City has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,632/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$2,969/month
1,881 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,542/month
1,398 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Commerce City, CO is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
783 Students
Public
Grades K-8
770 Students
Second Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
678 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
762 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
762 Students
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter School
Public
Grades 6-8
165 Students
Public
Grades K-8
770 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
663 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
550 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
791 Students
Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School
Public
Grades 9-12
140 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
257 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,666 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
175 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
- Barr Lake State Park
- Morrison Nature Center
- Sand Creek Regional Greenway
- Bluff Lake Nature Center
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Denver International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.