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Living in Berthoud, CO
Explore Berthoud and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match8.3 / 10
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Berthoud at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population12,411
Median Household Income$119,385
Median Home Value$533,500
Median Gross Rent$1,795
Median Age39.3
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment1.5%
Work From Home21.1%
Homeownership87.5%
Housing Vacancy5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Berthoud is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Berthoud and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Berthoud
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$533,500
Median Gross Rent$1,795
Homeownership87.5%
Housing Vacancy5.4%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Berthoud, CO
Median Household Income$119,385
Unemployment1.5%
Work From Home21.1%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Berthoud and how households are structured
Population12,411
Median Age39.3
Average Household Size2.5
Berthoud is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Berthoud
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Berthoud point to hot summers, cold winters, a relatively dry annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High90.8°F
Average Winter Low14.4°F
Annual Rainfall14.4 in.
Annual Snowfall47.4 in.
Seasonal Life in Berthoud
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Berthoud & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Berthoud spans Larimer and Weld counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Berthoud especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Berthoud shows a population of about 12,411. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Larimer County and Weld County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Berthoud with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to Berthoud, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.