Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
12%
Federal Heights, CO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,331
Population
15,398
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Come home to a quiet community immersed in outdoor adventure
Suburban
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Affordable
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Accessible
Located about 12 miles northwest of Downtown Denver, Federal Heights is a home rule city in Adams County named for its border on Federal Boulevard. Federal Heights is a predominantly residential area that exudes a small-town atmosphere with a host of local shops and eateries as well as national discount stores and chain restaurants.
Part of the Hyland Hills Recreation District, Federal Heights offers endless options for outdoor fun. Federal Heights is home to one of the nation’s largest water parks, Water World, where guests of all ages can experience an array of rides and attractions. Adventure Golf and Raceway is just minutes from Federal Heights, providing mini golf courses and electric go karts. Federal Heights’ own Carmenisch Park contains walking trails, fishing opportunities, and an exceptional disc golf course.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,362
Average: $62,814
Education
2,572
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,723
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Federal Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Federal Heights, CO is $1,002 for a studio, $1,331 for one bedroom, $1,611 for two bedrooms, and $1,801 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Federal Heights has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,331/month
647 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Federal Heights, CO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
The Pinnacle Charter School High
Public
Grades K-12
1,940 Students
The Pinnacle Charter School High
Public
Grades K-12
1,940 Students
The Pinnacle Charter School High
Public
Grades K-12
1,940 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Butterfly Pavilion
- Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge
- Majestic View Nature Center
- Landry's Downtown Aquarium
- Wheat Ridge Active Adult 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.