About this Area

Located in southeast Aurora, Wheatlands is an active community with a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, well equipped clubhouse, a community park, and a new recreation center. There are several walking paths to the nearby Aurora Reservoir and the Southlands Mall shopping center. Wheatlands is part of the Cherry Creek School District, and the community hosts several special neighborhood events throughout the year.

Wheatlands is near several parks, playgrounds, daycare centers, preschools, and the Arapahoe Park horse racing facility. The neighborhood has a high walking score to stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and schools. Residents enjoy quick commutes to DIA via E-470, and downtown Denver can be reached in about 30 minutes. The exciting new homes in Wheatlands are designed to fulfill the needs and desires of a broad spectrum of home buyers, from first-time buyers to active retirees.

Demographics

Population

68,849

Density

1,459.9

Median Age

40.5

Income

$117,854

Statistic	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Population	68,849	380,430	654,892	5,759,582	331,426,769
Population Density	1,459.9	2,449.8	820.6	55.5	93.8
Median Age	40.5	37.0	38.9	40.2	39.0
People per Household	2.8	2.7	2.5	2.8	2.6
Median Household Income	$117,854	$63,738	$75,120	$115,942	$61,963
Avg Income per Capita	$49,939	$30,325	$40,034	$50,725	$33,235

Real Estate Market

Median Value

$578,000

Median Rent

$1,475

Available

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Metric	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Median Sale Price	$578,000	$358,500	$402,500	$425,100	$277,796
Median Age of Home	27.0	48.0	47.0	39.0	49.0
Homes Owned	70.0%	57.0%	61.0%	67.0%	58.0%
Homes Rented	24.0%	37.0%	34.0%	23.0%	31.0%
Homes Vacant	6.0%	6.0%	6.0%	4.0%	11.0%

Quality of Life

Index	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Cost of Living Index	120.0	102.0	102.0	110.0	100.0
Health Cost Index	131.0	115.0	114.0	119.0	100.0
Commute Time (min)	29.0	26.0	25.0	25.0	24.8
Work from Home	7.0%	36.0%	4.0%	5.2%	4.7%

Climate

Jan Low

17.8°

July High

85.4°

Rain

15"

Metric	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Jan Avg Low (°F)	17.8	15.9	15.9	13.7	22.6
July Avg High (°F)	85.4	89.5	89.5	77.5	86.1
Annual Precip (in)	15	18	18	19	38

Safety & Crime

Violent Crimes (per 100k)

Type	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Assault	175.1	487.8	291.4	246.3	250.2
Murder	2.2	0	7.2	3.8	5.0
Robbery	54.6	43.8	164.1	63.6	81.6

Property Crimes (per 100k)

Type	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Burglary	409.0	531.6	461.7	348.4	340.5
Theft	268.2	3,633.8	2,008.4	1,858.3	1,549.5

Included Zipcodes

Zip Code	Area Name	Population
80016	Aurora	68,849

Neighborhood Insights

AI-Ready Analysis for Wheatlands Colorado

Wheatlands Colorado is an economically balanced community located in Aurora. The neighborhood is offering a healthy balance of homeownership and rental opportunities..

Demographically, the area attracts a diverse age group (Median Age: 40.5), creating a unique community atmosphere. With a median household income of $117,854, 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 Wheatlands Colorado is currently active. The median home value stands at $578,000, reflecting the desirability of the Aurora area. For investors or those looking to lease, the median rent is approximately $1,475.

According to Homendo Real Estate, the area's inventory turnover (Vacancy Rate: 6.0%) suggests a competitive market where quality homes tend to sell quickly.

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