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Aurora, CO

Founded 1891Adams CountyElev. 1,648 m
Population
390,201
Median home
$444,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
107
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Aurora

With about 390,201 residents, Aurora is one of Colorado's notable places. Aurora was founded in 1891 and sits in Adams County. The median age is 35.1 and the median household income is $84,320. Homes carry a median value of $444,500, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (42.3%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
390,201
Median age
35.1
Median household income
$84,320
Per-capita income
$40,424
Poverty rate
11.2%
High-school grad or higher
86.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
Unemployment
5.7%
Avg. commute
28.9 min
Work from home
14.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White42.3%
Hispanic or Latino30.7%
Black15.3%
Asian5.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.7%
Sales & office20.6%
Service18.3%
Production, transportation & material moving13.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.6%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$444,500
Median gross rent
$1,759/mo
Owner-occupied
63.3%
Median year built
1985
Households
143,179
Avg. household size
2.71

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Aurora has 107 public schools — 65 elementary, 16 middle, 13 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 30 schools
Reading38%
Math28%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Aurora West College Preparatory AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Cherokee Trail High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Colorado Early Colleges AuroraHighGrades 9–12charter
Empower Community High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Gateway High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Grandview High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Hinkley High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
New Legacy Charter SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Overland High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Rangeview High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Smoky Hill High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Vista Peak 9-12 PreparatoryHighGrades 9–12
William Smith High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Aurora Hills Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime149% above national
Aurora960
Colorado494
United States386
↑ 29% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime96% above national
Aurora3,822
Colorado2,981
United States1,952
↑ 30% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Arapahoe County
HailVery High
LightningVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Aurora is in Arapahoe County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Aurora was founded in 1891 and sits in Adams County. Elevation ~1,648 m.

Map of Aurora
Aurora, CO
Where Aurora is
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Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Melvin SchoolSmith, William, HouseGully HomesteadDeLaney BarnWilson, Blanche A., HouseCommandant of Cadets Building, US Air Force AcademyRobidoux, M.J. Lavina, HouseFuller, Granville, House
Notable people from Aurora
John KerryConnor StorrieJennifer KetchamCory SandhagenZachery Ty BryanTaylor RitzelMichael ChiesaBrendan SchaubEddie GillMichaela Onyenwere
People searches in Aurora
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Nearby cities
Denver (9 mi)Centennial (11 mi)Greenwood (12 mi)Commerce (13 mi)Parker (14 mi)Lone Tree (14 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Aurora, CO (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Aurora, Colorado.

Miguel Alvarez-Lopez, 82
Aurora · Arapahoe County · 80010
AKA Miguel Alvarez, Mikey Lopez-Cruz
Luis Carlos Gutierrez, 55
Aurora · Arapahoe County · 80015
AKA Luis Carlos Guiterrez, Luis Carlos Zakotnik-Gutierrez
Luis Junior Rodriguez, 46
Aurora · Arapahoe County · 80014
AKA Luis Juior Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez
Eduardo Hernandez-Gomez, 52
Aurora · Adams County · 80019
AKA Eduardo Gomez, Eduardo Hernandezgomez
Richard William Parker, 70
Aurora · Arapahoe County · 80010
AKA Richard William Curtis Parker, Ricahrd W C Parker
Edward Eugene Jones, 65
Aurora · Arapahoe County · 80011
AKA Edward E Jones, Edward Eugen Jones
George Theodore Roberts, 50
Aurora · Arapahoe County · 80010
AKA George Taylor Roberts
Louis Ernest Miller, 78
Aurora · Arapahoe County · 80010
AKA Louis Edward Miller, George M Tilman
Paul Juarez Ramirez, 47
Aurora · Arapahoe County · 80015
Paul Jason Sanchez, 44
Aurora · Arapahoe County · 80014
Paul Joseph Anderson, 62
Aurora · Arapahoe County · 80012
Paul Johnson, 69
Aurora · Arapahoe County · 80015
Paul Timothy Smith, 63
Aurora · Arapahoe County · 80011
AKA Kenny Ray Smith, Kenny R Smith
Andrew Douglas White, 34
Aurora · Arapahoe County · 80010
AKA Andrew D White, Andrew D Mckibben
Andrew Moore, 39
Aurora · Arapahoe County · 80011
AKA Insaan Ashraq Ashshams Fahiym
Manuel Chavez, 63
Aurora · 80239
AKA Manuel Estrada, Jose Flores

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

Aurora — frequently asked

What is the population of Aurora, Colorado?
Aurora has a population of about 390,201, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Aurora?
The median home value in Aurora is $444,500, and the median gross rent is $1,759/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Aurora safe? What is the crime rate?
Aurora Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 960 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Aurora face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Arapahoe County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hail, lightning, cold wave.
How many schools are in Aurora?
Aurora has 107 public schools (65 elementary, 16 middle, 13 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Aurora?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Aurora. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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