The Town FilesNorthglenn, Colorado
City in Adams County · population 38,131 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $462,100
- Household income
- $84,030
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 34.8
Northglenn is a city of 38,131 people in Adams County, Colorado. The median home is worth $462,100, close to the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks more vibrant than 97% of Colorado towns, more walkable than 94% of Colorado towns, better transit than 86% of Colorado towns.
How Northglenn 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 Northglenn is worth $462,100, close to the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $84,030, which is more affordable than 42% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,775 a month. 60.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Northglenn | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $462,100 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,775 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $84,030 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 60.6% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Northglenn
| People | Northglenn | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.9% | — |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 92.9% |
Weather in Northglenn
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 14.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.8 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northglenn since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 5, 1988 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 310 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 18, 2018.
Severe weather in Adams County since 1996
Adams County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| July 16, 2015 | Flood | DR-4229: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 14, 2013 | Flood | DR-4145: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 12, 2013 | Flood | EM-3365: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Adams County
Adams County had 249,299 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,817 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Northglenn itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Northglenn
14 public schools with 8,467 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northglenn High School | 9-12 | 1,834 | 19.1 |
| Silver Hills Middle School | 6-8 | 930 | 16.3 |
| Global Village Academy - North (charter) | K-8 | 819 | 15.8 |
| STEM Lab | PK-8 | 738 | 18.0 |
| Hulstrom K-8 | K-8 | 657 | 18.3 |
| Northglenn Middle School | 6-8 | 640 | 14.5 |
| Malley Drive Elementary School | PK-5 | 431 | 16.6 |
| Westview Elementary School | PK-5 | 410 | 16.4 |
| Leroy Elementary | K-5 | 402 | 14.9 |
| Vantage Point | 6-12 | 375 | 12.1 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | K-5 | 358 | 14.3 |
| Stukey Elementary School | K-5 | 319 | 13.3 |
Towns near Northglenn
- Thornton, CO2.2 mi · 141,867 people · home $517,500
- Federal Heights, CO3.7 mi · 14,382 people · home $95,300
- Broomfield, CO4.7 mi · 74,112 people · home $664,500
- Westminster, CO4.7 mi · 116,317 people · home $532,400
- Shaw Heights, CO4.8 mi · 5,185 people · home $482,800
- Welby, CO5.0 mi · 15,553 people · home $385,000
- Sherrelwood, CO5.2 mi · 19,228 people · home $432,200
- Derby, CO6.0 mi · 8,407 people · home $353,000
Northglenn questions
Is Northglenn, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Northglenn scores better for retirees than 3% of Colorado towns and quieter than 1%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Northglenn?
The median owner-occupied home in Northglenn is valued at $462,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,030, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $1,775 a month.
What is the weather like in Northglenn?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.5 inches of precipitation a year and 44.8 inches of snow.
Does Northglenn get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northglenn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 5, 1988. 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)