The Town FilesLoveland, Colorado
City in Larimer County · population 76,378 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $479,000
- Household income
- $84,604
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 40.7
Loveland is a city of 76,378 people in Larimer County, Colorado. The median home is worth $479,000, close to the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks more vibrant than 81% of Colorado towns, more walkable than 79% of Colorado towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Colorado towns.
How Loveland ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Loveland is worth $479,000, close to the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 5.7 times the median household income of $84,604, which is more affordable than 35% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,730 a month. 62.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Loveland | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $479,000 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,730 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $84,604 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.7× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 62.2% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Loveland
| People | Loveland | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 19.5% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 92.9% |
Weather in Loveland
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 12.9°F. About 15.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.0 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 174 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Loveland since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 22, 2008 about 9.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 79 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 22, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 193 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 22, 2008.
Severe weather in Larimer County since 1996
Larimer County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | Fire | FM-5524: Alexander Mountain Fire |
| July 31, 2024 | Fire | FM-5525: Stone Mountain Fire |
| January 15, 2021 | Fire | DR-4581: Wildfires |
| September 6, 2020 | Fire | FM-5349: Cameron Peak Fire |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Larimer County
Larimer County had 175,265 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,912 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Loveland itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Loveland
26 public schools with 12,151 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | 9-12 | 1,479 | 20.5 |
| Mountain View High School | 9-12 | 1,118 | 20.3 |
| Thompson Valley High School | 9-12 | 1,033 | 18.8 |
| Loveland Classical School (charter) | K-12 | 1,007 | 18.6 |
| New Vision Charter School (charter) | K-8 | 1,006 | 20.1 |
| Lucile Erwin Middle School | 6-8 | 692 | 14.7 |
| Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball | PK-8 | 624 | 17.3 |
| Bill Reed Middle School | 6-8 | 514 | 13.9 |
| High Plains School | PK-8 | 491 | 18.9 |
| Walt Clark Middle School | 6-8 | 357 | 17.9 |
| Ponderosa Elementary | PK-5 | 353 | 16.8 |
| Cottonwood Plains Elementary School | PK-5 | 345 | 13.8 |
Towns near Loveland
- Windsor, CO8.9 mi · 32,716 people · home $604,000
- Fort Collins, CO9.1 mi · 169,810 people · home $577,900
- Timnath, CO9.7 mi · 6,487 people · home $730,100
- Berthoud, CO10.5 mi · 10,332 people · home $533,500
- Johnstown, CO11.0 mi · 17,303 people · home $540,300
- Severance, CO12.2 mi · 7,683 people · home $528,500
- Milliken, CO13.0 mi · 8,386 people · home $406,700
- Mead, CO13.7 mi · 4,781 people · home $585,100
Loveland questions
Is Loveland, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Loveland scores better for retirees than 45% of Colorado towns and quieter than 25%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Loveland?
The median owner-occupied home in Loveland is valued at $479,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,604, so homes cost about 5.7 times income. Median rent is $1,730 a month.
What is the weather like in Loveland?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.6 inches of precipitation a year and 47.0 inches of snow.
Does Loveland get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Loveland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2008. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)