Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
22%
Wheat Ridge, CO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,594
Population
35,181
Renter Mix
48% Rent
A relaxed neighborhood environment, just outside downtown Denver.
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Parks
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Outdoors
Wheat Ridge sits right on Denver's western edge, close enough to catch a Rockies game downtown but far enough to keep a genuinely laid-back pace of its own. Clear Creek winds through town, feeding a stretch of trails, lakes, and green space that makes outdoor living feel built-in rather than bolted on. Urban agriculture has taken real hold here, with community gardens and backyard chickens giving the city an earthy, self-sufficient character that's hard to find this close to a major metro. The Interstate runs nearby, so reaching any corner of greater Denver takes only minutes.
The rental scene in Wheat Ridge offers solid variety, from garden-style apartment communities and townhomes to smaller boutique buildings tucked into walkable corridors. The Wadsworth and 38th Avenue areas draw those who want easy access to local shops and eateries, while the eastern side of town puts residents within a short drive of Denver's sports venues and the LoDo district. Options range from cozy studios to spacious multi-bedroom layouts, giving a wide range of renters something worth considering. Wheat Ridge has held onto its Carnation City nickname, a nod to the flower farms that once defined the landscape here.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,806
Average: $102,279
Education
13,739
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
19,912
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wheat Ridge has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Wheat Ridge, CO is $1,359 for a studio, $1,594 for one bedroom, $1,747 for two bedrooms, and $2,218 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wheat Ridge has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,594/month
683 Sq Ft
House
$2,723/month
1,390 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,794/month
907 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,712/month
1,355 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wheat Ridge, CO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Prospect Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
583 Students
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
Public
Grades PK-5
316 Students
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Public
Grades PK-8
533 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
469 Students
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Public
Grades PK-5
288 Students
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Public
Grades PK-8
533 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
515 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
970 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Crown Hill Park
- Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center
- Van Bibber Park
- Clements Community Center
- Majestic View 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 June 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.