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Aurora
  • City in Colorado
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Aurora

#147 in Best Cities to Raise a Family in America
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Aurora is a city in Colorado with a population of 383,496. Aurora is in Arapahoe County. Living in Aurora offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Aurora there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Aurora and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Aurora are above average.
    About Aurora...
    Population
    383,496
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $350,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,481
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Aurora Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      696.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      10.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      103.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      195.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      482.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,992.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      1,018.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Aurora

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,052
    National
    $69,021
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