About this Area

Homendo Valuation Index

Quality of Life 88%

Environment 80%

Education 77%

Safety 28%

Demographics

Population

36,731

Density

4,962.3

Median Age

42.5

Income

$77,171

Statistic	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Population	36,731	120,976	585,026	5,759,582	331,426,769
Population Density	4,962.3	3,038.6	765.5	55.5	93.8
Median Age	42.5	42.5	42.6	40.2	39.0
People per Household	2.5	2.5	2.47	2.8	2.6
Median Household Income	$77,171	$81,443	$80,305	$115,942	$61,963
Avg Income per Capita	$39,665	$40,672	$42,520	$50,725	$33,235

Real Estate Market

Median Value

$519,350

Median Rent

$1,317

Available

Metric	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Median Sale Price	$519,350	$493,700	$475,000	$425,100	$277,796
Median Age of Home	58.0	54.0	53.0	39.0	49.0
Homes Owned	68.0%	70.0%	68.0%	67.0%	58.0%
Homes Rented	29.0%	26.0%	28.0%	23.0%	31.0%
Homes Vacant	3.0%	3.0%	5.0%	4.0%	11.0%

Quality of Life

Index	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Cost of Living Index	97.0	100.0	97.0	110.0	100.0
Health Cost Index	110.0	112.0	108.0	119.0	100.0
Commute Time (min)	25.0	25.0	26.0	25.0	24.8
Work from Home	5.0%	4.0%	5.0%	5.2%	4.7%

Climate

Jan Low

13.2°

July High

86.2°

Rain

17"

Metric	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Jan Avg Low (°F)	13.2	13.2	12.7	13.7	22.6
July Avg High (°F)	86.2	86.2	85.8	77.5	86.1
Annual Precip (in)	17	17	17	19	38

Safety & Crime

Violent Crimes (per 100k)

Type	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Assault	169.2	174.0	255.9	246.3	250.2
Murder	2.3	2.3	2.8	3.8	5.0
Robbery	71.6	54.3	51.7	63.6	81.6

Property Crimes (per 100k)

Type	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Burglary	393.8	364.8	425.3	348.4	340.5
Theft	567.8	539.8	641.0	1,858.3	1,549.5

Included Zipcodes

Zip Code	Area Name	Population
80012	Arapahoe	36,731

Neighborhood Insights

AI-Ready Analysis for 80012, Aurora

80012, Aurora is an accessible entry-point into the Colorado real estate market located in Arvada. The neighborhood is offering a healthy balance of homeownership and rental opportunities..

Demographically, the area attracts a diverse age group (Median Age: 42.5), creating a unique community atmosphere. With a median household income of $77,171, residents enjoy a quality of life that supports local commerce and community maintenance.

Source: Homendo Real Estate Market Data Analysis (2026).

The real estate market in 80012, Aurora is currently active. The median home value stands at $519,350, reflecting the desirability of the Arvada area. For investors or those looking to lease, the median rent is approximately $1,317.

According to Homendo Real Estate, the area's inventory turnover (Vacancy Rate: 3.0%) suggests a competitive market where quality homes tend to sell quickly.

Source: Homendo Real Estate Market Data Analysis (2026).

80012, Aurora holds a Homendo Safety Score of 28% and an Environmental Quality Score of 80%. These metrics are calculated based on local crime statistics per 100k residents and environmental factors like air quality and park density.

Compared to the broader Arvada region, this neighborhood offers a specific balance of security and outdoor accessibility that appeals to safety-conscious buyers.

Source: Homendo Real Estate Market Data Analysis (2026).

The educational landscape in 80012, Aurora is rated at 77% on the Homendo Index. Located within the Jefferson County County jurisdiction, residents have access to a network of public and private institutions. Families often choose this area specifically for access to these educational resources.

Source: Homendo Real Estate Market Data Analysis (2026).