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Living in Northglenn, CO
Explore Northglenn and see how it fits the life you want to build.
38,014
Population
Adams & Weld Counties
Counties
City
Place Type
Colorado
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Overall Match7.2 / 10
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Northglenn at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population38,014
Median Household Income$84,030
Median Home Value$462,100
Median Gross Rent$1,775
Median Age34.8
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment3.7%
Work From Home13.7%
Homeownership60.6%
Housing Vacancy2.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Northglenn is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Northglenn 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 Northglenn
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$462,100
Median Gross Rent$1,775
Homeownership60.6%
Housing Vacancy2.3%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Northglenn, CO
Median Household Income$84,030
Unemployment3.7%
Work From Home13.7%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Northglenn and how households are structured
Population38,014
Median Age34.8
Average Household Size2.6
Northglenn 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 Northglenn
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Northglenn point to hot summers, cold winters, moderate annual rainfall and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High91.1°F
Average Winter Low19.0°F
Annual Rainfall16.7 in.
Annual Snowfall44.8 in.
Seasonal Life in Northglenn
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
Northglenn & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Northglenn spans Adams and Weld counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Northglenn 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 Northglenn shows a population of about 38,014. 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
Adams County and Weld County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Northglenn 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 Northglenn, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. 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.