What are the schools like in Wellington, CO?

Wellington is served primarily by Poudre School District R-1. The district operates 31 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Wellington?

The median household income in Wellington, CO is $101,259 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.7%.

What is the weather like in Wellington, CO?

Wellington has an average high temperature of 42.6°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.6 inches.

Wellington, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wellington, CO affordable or expensive?

Wellington's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wellington is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $413,800 and the median rent is $2,269 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wellington, CO?

Wellington has a violent crime rate of 274.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2002.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wellington, CO a Good Place to Live?

Wellington is a small city of 11,163 in Colorado, with a median household income of $101,259 and a 7.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Wellington stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wellington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wellington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.6

Wellington's overall cost of living index is 96.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wellington costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wellington, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$413,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,269	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,259	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Wellington's violent crime rate is 274.0 per 100,000 residents — 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

274.0 /100k

Property Crime

2002.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Wellington is served primarily by Poudre School District R-1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wellington, CO	National Avg
School District	Poudre School District R-1	—
Elementary Schools	31	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wellington sees average highs of 42.6°F in January and 87.6°F in July, with 14.0 inches of annual precipitation and 33.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wellington, CO
Average High — January	42.6°F
Average High — July	87.6°F
Annual Precipitation	14.0"
Annual Snowfall	33.6"

Demographics

Metric	Wellington, CO	National Avg
Population	11,163	—
Median Age	32.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	30.3%	22.2%
65 and over	9.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Laporte, CO 8 mi Fort Collins, CO 11 mi Nunn, CO 11 mi Timnath, CO 12 mi Pierce, CO 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Wellington

Wellington, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80549

Wellington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wellington, CO affordable or expensive?

Wellington's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wellington roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $413,800 and median rent is $2,269/month.

What is the crime rate in Wellington, CO?

Wellington's violent crime rate is 274.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2002.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wellington?

Public schools in Wellington are operated by Poudre School District R-1. The district has 31 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 43.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wellington, CO a good place to live?

Wellington, CO has a population of 11,163, a median household income of $101,259, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wellington?

Wellington averages 42.6°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.0 inches with about 33.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wellington?

Wellington, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80549.

What is the population of Wellington?

The population of Wellington, Colorado is 11,163 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wellington?

Key numbers for living in Wellington: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $413,800, median household income $101,259, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wellington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.