Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Erie, CO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,809
Population
33,948
Renter Mix
13% Rent
Savor mountain views and small-town charm near metropolitan amenities
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Upscale
Situated about 14 miles east of Boulder, Erie is an upscale suburb boasting sweeping views of the Front Range Mountains as well as close proximity to Denver and Fort Collins.
Erie maintains a small-town feel despite rapid growth, fostering a sense of community through annual events such as Erie Brewfest, Concerts in the Park, the Great Erie Outdoor Adventure, and Downtown Neighborhood Block Parties. Historic charm pervades Downtown Erie’s numerous cafes, bars, and restaurants along Briggs Street, which serve as gathering places for the community as well.
Recreational opportunities abound in Erie, which contains more than 130 acres of parks, over 1,000 acres of open space, a championship golf course, a fully equipped community center, and plenty of scenic trails.
Families flock to Erie for its excellent schools, family-oriented atmosphere, and quick commute times to Denver. Getting around from Erie is simple with convenience to I-25 and Denver International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$150,046
Average: $165,686
Education
15,797
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,938
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Erie has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Erie, CO is $1,619 for a studio, $1,795 for one bedroom, $2,547 for two bedrooms, and $2,868 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Erie has decreased by -8.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,795/month
751 Sq Ft
House
$3,708/month
2,549 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,797/month
1,617 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Erie, CO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
390 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,242 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
725 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
607 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
607 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,242 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
725 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
731 Students
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
Public
Grades K-8
547 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,754 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- World of Wonder Children's Museum
- North Teller Farm
- White Rocks Trailhead
- South Teller Farm
- Sawhill Ponds Wildlife Preserve
Military Bases
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.