City profile · Colorado · Census ACS 2023

Cherry Creek, CO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Cherry Creek - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

11,011
Residents
$147,618
Median income
$856,800
Median home
$2,089
Median rent (state)

Cherry Creek - the verdict

Cherry Creek ranks in the 94th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

94th
percentile, household income
96th
percentile, home value
85th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Cherry Creek, CO

11,011 people live in Cherry Creek, Colorado - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Cherry Creek households earn a median of $147,618 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 3.7%. Typical homes in Cherry Creek are valued around $856,800, and the median resident age is 42.8 years. About 75.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 69.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Colorado carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 103.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,089 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Colorado's average monthly utility costs around $202 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 95.2 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

11,011 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Colorado

Median Household Income

$147,618 /yr

Poverty 3.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.1 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Colorado average

How does Cherry Creek compare to other US cities?

Where Cherry Creek sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 94% higher than other cities
Home value 96% pricier than other cities
Median rent 85% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Cherry Creek against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Colorado only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Colorado-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Cherry Creek's strongest outlier among Colorado cities

Among the 408 Colorado cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Cherry Creek ranks #31 - the 92nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Cherry Creek only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#42 of 379
89th percentile in Colorado
Median Gross Rent
#44 of 408
57th percentile in Colorado
Median Home Value
#39 of 388
90th percentile in Colorado
Poverty Rate
#224 of 408
45th percentile in Colorado
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#31 of 408
92nd percentile in Colorado

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Colorado only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

94thIncome percentile

94th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Cherry Creek's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$856,800 4th percentile more affordable than 4% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Cherry Creek $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Cherry Creek, CO Cherry Creek, CO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Cherry Creek, CO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Cherry Creek, CO median $147,618/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Cherry Creek, CO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Cherry Creek, CO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 75.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 69.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
11,011
Median Income
$147,618
Median Home Value
$856,800
Median Age
42.8
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Labor force participation
69.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
75.1%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
65.0%
Carpool
3.8%
Public Transit
0.9%
Walk
1.4%
Work from Home
27.0%
Other
1.9%

Based on 5,889 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Colorado - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$90
avg/month
Natural Gas
$62
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$202
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Colorado state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Colorado state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Cherry Creek sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.1
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,089/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
95.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Colorado

Monument
11,035 people
Berkley
10,838 people
Fairmount
10,521 people
Fort Morgan
11,521 people
Wellington
11,538 people
Rifle
10,466 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Cherry Creek's 11,011 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Franklin Lakes, NJ
11,011 people
Piedmont, CA
11,012 people
Pompton Lakes, NJ
11,010 people
Burkburnett, TX
11,012 people
Sun, CA
11,009 people
Celina, OH
11,017 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Cherry Creek's $147,618 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Newington Forest, VA
$147,650 median income
Abingdon, MD
$147,652 median income
Ridgewood, OH
$147,679 median income
Maple Valley, WA
$147,546 median income
Putnamville, IN
$147,527 median income
Florham Park, NJ
$147,714 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Cherry Creek, CO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Cherry Creek, CO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 71.8% 10.4% 13.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 11.3% White 71.8% Black or African American 0.3% Asian 10.4% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.9% Two or more races 13.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Cherry Creek compares to nearby Colorado cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Cherry Creek (this city) 11,011 $147,618
Monument 11,035 $114,654
Berkley 10,838 $76,232
Fairmount 10,521 $163,785
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CO OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Cherry Creek, CO?

What is the population of Cherry Creek, CO? +

Cherry Creek, CO has a population of 11,011 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Cherry Creek, CO? +

Median annual household income in Cherry Creek runs $147,618, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Cherry Creek? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Cherry Creek; the closest available measure is the Colorado state average, a cost of living index of 103.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Colorado vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Cherry Creek, CO? +

Cherry Creek's median home value sits at $856,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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