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Wheat Ridge, Colorado houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Wheat Ridge, CO (Jefferson County) — Census median home value $584,700, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Wheat Ridge houses and the broader area.
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Wheat Ridge, CO is in Jefferson County, Colorado — this guide covers houses in Wheat Ridge and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 32,158, with a median household income of $87,598. Census data puts the median value of houses in Wheat Ridge at $584,700.
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Market overview
Wheat Ridge housing market
Wheat Ridge is in Jefferson County, Colorado. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Wheat Ridge and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$584,700
Population (Census ACS)
32,158
Median household income
$87,598
County price trend (2025)
0.48% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Wheat Ridge market snapshot
Population
32,158
County
Jefferson County
Median Household Income
$87,598
Median Home Value (city)
$584,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,493/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wheat Ridge's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $584,700.
County Price Trend
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.48% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Wheat Ridge has an estimated population of 32,158 and a median household income of $87,598, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Wheat Ridge's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Jefferson County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Wheat Ridge.
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Census & home facts
Wheat Ridge data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
32,158
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$584,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$87,598
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,493
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.48%
Census place type
city
County
Jefferson County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.35 sq mi
Census GEOID
0884440
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Wheat Ridge
Schools
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 — 162 schools, 75,327 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Jefferson addresses may be served by Jefferson County School District No. R-1, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Wheat Ridge FAQ
What are houses worth in Wheat Ridge, CO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Wheat Ridge at $584,700.
How much do houses cost in Wheat Ridge, CO?
For owner-occupied houses in Wheat Ridge, Census ACS data shows a median value of $584,700. Active listing prices in Jefferson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Wheat Ridge houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Jefferson County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Wheat Ridge, CO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wheat Ridge's population at approximately 32,158.
What's the median rent in Wheat Ridge, CO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Wheat Ridge at approximately $1,493 per month.
What is the median household income in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Wheat Ridge at approximately $87,598.
Is the Wheat Ridge housing market growing?
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.48% annual change in 2025.
Is Wheat Ridge, CO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Wheat Ridge's median home value at about 6.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Wheat Ridge, CO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Jefferson County School District No. R-1 for many Wheat Ridge addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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