Commerce City, CO vs Wheat Ridge, 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.
Commerce City
63.6
#1753 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Wheat Ridge leads in crime level (13.2 vs 21.7). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 30). Commerce City leads in median household income ($96,484 vs $79,567).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Commerce City, CO | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1753) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 68,245 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $487,526 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $96,484 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 21.7 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.0 | D+19.5 |
D
63.6 Score
Commerce City, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$487,526
Population
68,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
30
West
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D
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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