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Arvada, CO

Founded 1859Adams CountyElev. 1,630 m
Population
122,835
Median home
$600,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
38
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Arvada

With about 122,835 residents, Arvada is one of Colorado's notable places. Arvada was founded in 1859 and sits in Adams County. The median age is 40.2 and the median household income is $113,396. Homes carry a median value of $600,800, and about 75% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.2%). Around 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
122,835
Median age
40.2
Median household income
$113,396
Per-capita income
$56,655
Poverty rate
6%
High-school grad or higher
95.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
50%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
26.6 min
Work from home
21.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.2%
Hispanic or Latino15.4%
Black0.9%
Asian2.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts52.9%
Sales & office19.7%
Service13.2%
Production, transportation & material moving7.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$600,800
Median gross rent
$1,802/mo
Owner-occupied
74.9%
Median year built
1979
Households
49,766
Avg. household size
2.45

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Arvada has 38 public schools — 24 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 10 schools
Reading44%
Math31%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Arvada High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Arvada West High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Early College of ArvadaHighGrades 6–12charter
Pomona High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Ralston Valley Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Drake Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Moore Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
North Arvada Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Oberon Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Prospect AcademyMiddleGrades 5–8charter
Arvada K-8Elementary
Campbell Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Excel Academy Charter SchoolElementarycharter
Foster Dual Language PK-8ElementaryGrades -1–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime43% below national
Arvada219
Colorado494
United States386
↓ 6% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime37% above national
Arvada2,666
Colorado2,981
United States1,952
↓ 14% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Arvada Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Arvada.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Jefferson County
HailVery High
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Arvada is in Jefferson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Arvada was founded in 1859 and sits in Adams County. Elevation ~1,630 m.

Map of Arvada
Arvada, CO
Where Arvada is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Russell-Graves HouseArvada Flour Mill
Notable people from Arvada
Pierce JohnsonErika SuttonLindsay BrewerJoseph WallJoel KlattBrian LeeIsaac CowlesAlice Van-SpringsteenBrad PyattGreg Brown
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Nearby cities
Wheat Ridge (5 mi)Westminster (6 mi)Golden (7 mi)Federal Heights (7 mi)Superior (7 mi)Lakewood (9 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Arvada, CO (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Arvada, Colorado.

Donald Robert Youngs, 42
Arvada · Jefferson County · 80003
Matthew George Hernandez, 42
Arvada · Jefferson County · 80004
AKA Matthew Hernandez, Matt Hernandez
Matthew George Hernandez, 42
Arvada · Jefferson County · 80004
AKA Matthew Hernandez, Matt Hernandez
Brian Scott Stern, 49
Arvada · Jefferson County · 80030
AKA Brian Brown, Brian Stern
Daniel Philip Davis, 28
Arvada · Jefferson County · 80003
AKA Brenda Davis, Vince Polyak
Christopher Francis Walker, 38
Arvada · Jefferson County · 80007
Richard Don Sanchez, 60
Arvada · Jefferson County · 80003
David Benjamin Hernandez, 44
Arvada · Jefferson County · 80004

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Arvada — frequently asked

What is the population of Arvada, Colorado?
Arvada has a population of about 122,835, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Arvada?
The median home value in Arvada is $600,800, and the median gross rent is $1,802/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Arvada safe? What is the crime rate?
Arvada Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 219 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Arvada face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jefferson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, lightning, winter weather.
How many schools are in Arvada?
Arvada has 38 public schools (24 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Arvada?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Arvada. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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