Aurora, CO vs Northglenn, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Aurora
65
#1656 nationally
Northglenn
66.7
#1511 nationally
Northglenn leads in walk score (47 vs 33). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 125). Northglenn leads in median household income ($77,797 vs $72,342).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Northglenn, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 66.7 (#1511) |
| Population | 394,934 | 38,164 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $458,944 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $77,797 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 11.8 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+9.0 |
D
65 Score
Aurora, CO
Denver's diverse neighbor
Median Home
$458,582
Population
394,934
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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D
66.7 Score
Northglenn, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$458,944
Population
38,164
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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