There are 45 independent living communities in Denver, Colorado. Independent living costs in Colorado range from about $32 up to $160 per day, with a mean expenditure running around $61. The monthly expense averages roughly $1,822 and ranges between $963 and $4,785. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $21,862, which is less than the US average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Denver ranges from about $1,265 per month up to $4,160 per month. The average cost is about $2,338 per month, or about $28,050 annually.
Denver is the capital of Colorado. It is located in Denver County and is part of the Denver-Aurora metropolitan statistical area. With 2,046,141 people in the surrounding area and 958,706 living in the city limits, it is the biggest city in Colorado. Around 21% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Denver is 72. The city's mean household income is $51,000 ($30,000 per capita), versus an average of $51,000 for the entire state of Colorado. The mean housing price in Denver is $210,000, which is much less than the Colorado average of $318,000. The city also has an average unemployment rate of around 8.58%.
Denver has harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets optimal levels of rain annually. Compared to other cities in the United States, Denver has very poor air quality ratings and a higher than average crime rate.