Wheat Ridge City Property Records in Colorado

Wheat Ridge property records document ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, deeds, liens, plats, and sometimes building or zoning information for real estate in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Users can access assessment and parcel data through the Jefferson County Assessor’s Office, recorded deeds, mortgages, plats, and other land instruments through the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, and property tax billing/payment details through the Jefferson County Treasurer’s Office. For local zoning, permits, and land-use records, users may contact the City of Wheat Ridge Community Development Department. Court-related property matters, such as foreclosures, quiet title actions, probate disputes, or liens reduced to judgment, may be found through the Jefferson County Combined Courts or the Colorado Judicial Branch online case tools, subject to access rules and record availability.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$87,598
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$584,700
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$2,608
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.45%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,493 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
52%
Population
Population:
32,158

Wheat Ridge Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Wheat Ridge. It is organized into violent crimes, such as murder, robbery, and assault, and property crimes, such as total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

Wheat Ridge recorded 0 murders, 14 robberies, and 112 assaults in the violent crime category. Property crimes total 1,412, including 195 burglaries and 221 motor vehicle thefts.

Users can use these counts to see how many incidents were reported for each type of crime in Wheat Ridge and how the categories compare in size. The figures reflect reported crime only, so they describe what was reported rather than every crime that occurred.

Robberies
Robberies:
14
Burglary
Burglary:
195
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
221
Theft
Theft:
996
Assault
Assault:
112
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
26

What Is the Population Profile of Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge's Race and Ethnicity data shows the city's racial and ethnic composition, including the groups, population counts, and percentages. The three largest groups are White (73%, 23,489 residents), Hispanic (21%, 6,822 residents), and Two + Races (3%, 875 residents). Asian (1%, 430 residents), Black (1%, 420 residents), American Indian (0.31%, 101 residents), Other Race (0.04%, 12 residents), and Pacific Islander (0.03%, 9 residents) make up the remaining groups.

White
73%
23,489
Hispanic
21%
6,822
Two + Races
3%
875
Asian
1%
430
Black
1%
420
American Indian
0.31%
101
Other Race
0.04%
12
Pacific Islander
0.03%
9

Wheat Ridge, Ratings Compared Across Colorado B+

Wheat Ridge's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. The highest-rated categories are Health & Fitness, Nightlife, and Access to Outdoor Activities, each with an A. Other notable ratings include Commute (A-), Public Schools and Weather (B+), while Cost of Living and Housing are rated C. Together, the ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A
Nightlife
Nightlife
A
Weather
Weather
B+
Commute
Commute
A-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
A-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A-
Good for Families
Good for Families
B+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A
Housing
Housing
C
Jobs
Jobs
C+
Walkability
Walkability
B

How Educated Is Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (30%), High School (22%), and Some College (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
30%
High School
22%
Some College
15%
Masters Degree
12%
Associate Degree
6%
Below High School
6%
Doctorate
2%

When Were Homes Built

Wheat Ridge's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (38%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (34%) and 1980 - 1999 (14%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
38%
1960 - 1979
34%
1980 - 1999
14%
2000 - Present
9%
Before 1939
5%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Wheat Ridge's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 2 Bedrooms (38%), followed by 3 Bedrooms (29%) and 1 Bedroom (14%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

2 Bedrooms
38%
3 Bedrooms
29%
1 Bedroom
14%
4 Bedrooms
11%
5 or More Bedrooms
6%
No Bedrooms
1%

What Is the Average Age

Wheat Ridge's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (21%), 25 - 34 (18%), and 35 - 44 (15%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
21%
25 - 34
18%
35 - 44
15%
55 - 64
14%
45 - 54
11%
Under 10
10%
10 - 17
6%
18 - 24
5%

Property Market Trends at Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $584,700. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,493 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Wheat Ridge's dynamic real estate landscape.

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