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Denver is a small town of 2,739 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $65,577
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Denver stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Denver is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Denver 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: 97.0
Denver's overall cost of living index is 97.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Denver costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Denver, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$266,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$971
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,577
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Denver's violent crime rate is 182.3 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
182.3 /100k
Property Crime
1364.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Denver is served primarily by Lincoln Charter School.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Denver, NC
National Avg
School District
Lincoln Charter School
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Denver sees average highs of 50.3°F in January
and 88.7°F in July,
with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.6 inches of snow per year.
Denver's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Denver roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $266,600 and median rent is $971/month.
Denver's violent crime rate is 182.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1364.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Denver are operated by Lincoln Charter School.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Denver, NC has a population of 2,739, a median household income of $65,577, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Denver averages 50.3°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches
with about 5.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Denver, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28037.
The population of Denver, North Carolina is 2,739 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Denver: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $266,600, median household income $65,577, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Denver side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
