City profile · Colorado · Census ACS 2023

Commerce City, CO

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

64,640
Residents
$106,756
Median income
$463,200
Median home
$2,089
Median rent (state)

Commerce City - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Commerce City places in the 81st percentile for household income and the 9th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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82nd
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85th
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📝 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: Commerce City, CO

Colorado's Commerce City is a small city, with 64,640 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $106,756 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 7.5%. Commerce City's housing stock carries a median value of $463,200, and the median resident age is 33.9 years. 23.9% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 70.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 626 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Stable), up 0% from five years earlier. Commerce City's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 3662.5 crimes per 100,000 residents, above the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Colorado carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Colorado scores 103.1 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $2,089 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Colorado's average monthly utility costs around $202 (state average). Workers in Commerce City report an average commute of 25.4 minutes, with 71.8% driving alone and 15.5% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 95.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

64,640 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Colorado

Median Household Income

$106,756 /yr

Poverty 7.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.1 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Colorado average

How does Commerce City compare to other US cities?

Commerce City measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 81% higher than other cities
Home value 82% pricier than other cities
Median rent 85% pricier than other cities
Safety 9% safer than other cities

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

Zoom in to just Colorado and the picture shifts: Commerce City ranks #95 of 116 Colorado cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

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

Colorado-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of Colorado's city distribution

Among the 408 Colorado cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Commerce City ranks #144 - the 64th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Commerce City only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#105 of 379
72nd percentile in Colorado
Median Gross Rent
#44 of 408
57th percentile in Colorado
Median Home Value
#154 of 388
60th percentile in Colorado
Poverty Rate
#144 of 408
64th percentile in Colorado
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#259 of 408
37th 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.

81stIncome percentile
9thSafety percentile

81st percentile nationally for median household income · 9th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Commerce City's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Commerce City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 36 Avg. percentile National median
Commerce City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Commerce City's home value compares nationally

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

$463,200 18th percentile more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $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. Commerce City $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 - Commerce City, CO Commerce City, CO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Commerce City, 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 Commerce City, CO median $106,756/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%
Commerce City, 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 Commerce City, CO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 70.4%

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

Population
64,640
Median Income
$106,756
Median Home Value
$463,200
Median Age
33.9
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Labor force participation
70.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3662.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
790.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2871.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
23
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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60,000 residents65,000 residents70,000 residents75,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 62,760 residents 72,345 residents ▲ +15.3%
Commerce City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Stable
Total Permits (2024)
626
housing units authorized
Single-Family
626
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
9.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 629
2020 1,142
2021 1,702
2022 888
2023 869
2024 626

Permit volume increased 0% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
25.4 minutes
Drive Alone
71.8%
Carpool
9.1%
Public Transit
1.2%
Walk
1.0%
Work from Home
15.5%
Other
1.4%

Based on 33,358 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 Commerce City 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

Grand Junction
67,027 people
Parker
60,115 people
Broomfield
75,110 people
Castle Rock
76,614 people
Loveland
77,350 people
Littleton
45,092 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Commerce City's 64,640 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Brentwood, CA
64,609 people
Waltham, MA
64,723 people
Muncie, IN
64,739 people
North Little Rock, AR
64,504 people
South San Francisco, CA
64,487 people
Utica, NY
64,440 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Commerce City's $106,756 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Valley, NE
$106,750 median income
Medicine Park, OK
$106,750 median income
Chumuckla, FL
$106,782 median income
Waukee, IA
$106,728 median income
Havre de Grace, MD
$106,798 median income
Teays Valley, WV
$106,798 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Commerce City, 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 Commerce City, CO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 60.4% 11.3% 18.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 48.4% White 60.4% Black or African American 4.7% Asian 2.4% American Indian 2.4% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 11.3% Two or more races 18.6% 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 Commerce City 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
Commerce City (this city) 64,640 $106,756
Grand Junction 67,027 $66,676
Parker 60,115 $129,342
Broomfield 75,110 $121,025
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CO FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Commerce City, CO?

What is the population of Commerce City, CO? +

The population of Commerce City, CO stands at 64,640 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Commerce City, CO? +

Commerce City households earn a median of $106,756 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Commerce City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Commerce City; 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.

Is Commerce City, CO safe? +

Commerce City has a total crime rate of 3662.5 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Commerce City, CO? +

A typical home in Commerce City is worth $463,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, 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.

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

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