There are 18 independent living communities serving Aurora, Colorado. This includes 11 communities in Aurora and 7 nearby. The costs per day for independent living in Colorado range from $32 to $160, with a median expenditure running approximately $61. The per month expense averages about $1,822 and ranges between $963 and $4,785. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $21,862, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Aurora range from about $1,265 per month to $4,160 per month, with an average cost of approximately $2,338 per month. That equates to an annual cost of around $28,050.
Aurora is a major city in Arapahoe County within the State of Colorado. It is part of the Denver-Aurora metro area. With 2,046,141 people in the encompassing area and 389,246 residing within the city, it is the third biggest city in Colorado. Approximately 18% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
Aurora has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a mean per capita income of $26,000 and a mean household income is $60,000 (the Colorado state average is $51,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 8.35% and the average housing price is $174,000, which is less than the Colorado average of $318,000.
Aurora has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets optimal levels of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities, Aurora has very poor air quality ratings and a moderate rate of crime.