Signals
Northglenn
Hazel Dell
Opportunity
43 · Bottom 22%
vs47 · Bottom 30%
Climate
59 · Bottom 11%
vs73 · Top 37%
Physical resilience
68 · Top 39%
vs65 · Top 43%
Housing affordability
58 · Bottom 18%
vs61 · Bottom 22%
Access
100 · Top 1%
vs90 · Bottom 44%
Economic stability
72 · Top 26%
vs70 · Top 30%
Measured values
| Metric | Northglenn | Hazel Dell | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,014 | 23,237 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $84,030 | $86,305 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $38,453 | $42,586 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 5,165/sq mi | 4,807/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $462,100 | $455,500 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,775 | $1,753 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 60.6% | 52.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 4.4% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -2.8% | -1.5% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% | 27.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 10.2% | 9.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 90°F | 81°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 18°F | 34°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 15.4" | 37.5" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 7 mi | 7 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 25.7 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 34.8 | 37.7 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Northglenn
Elevated or high exposure: hail.
Hazel Dell
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
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Full profiles: Northglenn, CO · Hazel Dell, WA · How this is calculated: methodology