Living in Arvada
Arvada is a city in Colorado, United States, home to 115,368 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 2%, #80 of 6,227), young professionals (top 3%, #96 of 4,444), single professionals (top 3%, #115 of 4,537).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Arvada
- The landscape belongs to the Rocky Mountains.
- It is part of Greater Denver, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 21 min and sets around 0:39; in late June it sets around 4:32.
How Arvada ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Colorado | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #1,247 of 11,898 | #14 of 119 | Map |
| Low-income household | 41 | #4,341 of 9,771 | #11 of 134 | Map |
| Low-income family | 54 | #2,340 of 8,006 | #14 of 92 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #1,236 of 6,237 | #12 of 80 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #4,568 of 9,474 | #33 of 100 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,067 of 9,474 | #26 of 100 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,494 of 10,762 | #32 of 143 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #115 of 4,537 | #3 of 70 | Map |
| Young professional | 78 | #96 of 4,444 | #3 of 74 | Map |
| DINKS | 81 | #148 of 3,053 | #3 of 54 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,160 of 7,271 | #11 of 107 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #80 of 6,227 | #2 of 95 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #180 of 3,933 | #4 of 68 | Map |
| Student | 69 | #1,011 of 2,119 | #14 of 31 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 53 | #2,018 of 8,006 | #10 of 92 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #7,432 of 12,111 | #34 of 158 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #156 of 4,114 | #4 of 74 | Map |
| Expat professional | 77 | #512 of 7,271 | #4 of 107 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #1,785 of 9,474 | #18 of 100 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #16,197 of 18,063 | #209 of 229 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 40 | #3,344 of 16,523 | #123 of 205 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 17 | #16,258 of 18,063 | #203 of 229 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #854 of 16,523 | #4 of 205 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 84 | #62 of 21,167 | #3 of 277 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #3,943 of 12,111 | #34 of 158 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 78 | #588 of 12,111 | #2 of 158 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #241 of 4,750 | #6 of 74 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Wheat Ridge 4 km
- Berkley (Colorado) 5 km
- Westminster (Colorado) 6 km
- Edgewater (Colorado) 6 km
- Twin Lakes (Colorado) 7 km
- Applewood 8 km
- Sherrelwood 8 km
- Federal Heights 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.