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Living in Dacono, CO
Explore Dacono and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.9 / 10
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Dacono at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population6,530
Median Household Income$104,559
Median Home Value$482,800
Median Gross Rent$1,827
Median Age33.8
Average Household Size2.9
Unemployment2.6%
Work From Home16.2%
Homeownership85.1%
Housing Vacancy3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Dacono 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 Dacono 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
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Dacono
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$482,800
Median Gross Rent$1,827
Homeownership85.1%
Housing Vacancy3.5%
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 Dacono, CO
Median Household Income$104,559
Unemployment2.6%
Work From Home16.2%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Dacono and how households are structured
Population6,530
Median Age33.8
Average Household Size2.9
Dacono 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 Dacono
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Dacono 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 Rainfall14.0 in.
Annual Snowfall65.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Dacono
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.
Dacono is located in Weld County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Weld County.
County Intelligence
Dacono & Weld County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Dacono is located in Weld County, Colorado.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Dacono.
Current NarrowTheList data for Dacono shows a population of about 6,530. 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
Weld County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Dacono.
For someone considering a move to Dacono, 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.