Living in Aurora (Colorado)
Aurora (Colorado) is a city in Colorado, United States, home to 359,407 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 2%, #73 of 4,750), young professionals (top 3%, #115 of 4,444), car-free households (top 3%, #111 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Aurora (Colorado)
- It is part of Greater Aurora, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 21 min and sets around 0:38; in late June it sets around 4:31.
How Aurora (Colorado) 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 | 47 | #6,307 of 11,898 | #81 of 119 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #6,400 of 9,771 | #43 of 134 | Map |
| Low-income family | 38 | #5,400 of 8,006 | #70 of 92 | Map |
| Single parent | 46 | #3,756 of 6,237 | #54 of 80 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 55 | #6,715 of 9,474 | #57 of 100 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 55 | #5,973 of 9,474 | #68 of 100 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,587 of 10,762 | #42 of 143 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #178 of 4,537 | #5 of 70 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #115 of 4,444 | #4 of 74 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #239 of 3,053 | #4 of 54 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #5,018 of 7,271 | #51 of 107 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #223 of 6,227 | #5 of 95 | Map |
| Car-free household | 81 | #111 of 3,933 | #3 of 68 | Map |
| Student | 80 | #95 of 2,119 | #2 of 31 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 43 | #3,838 of 8,006 | #37 of 92 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 28 | #9,365 of 12,111 | #79 of 158 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 77 | #118 of 4,114 | #3 of 74 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #660 of 7,271 | #6 of 107 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #3,496 of 9,474 | #37 of 100 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 47 | #10,263 of 18,063 | #159 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 | 29 | #6,356 of 16,523 | #146 of 205 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 27 | #14,667 of 18,063 | #165 of 229 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,335 of 16,523 | #34 of 205 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 85 | #25 of 21,167 | #1 of 277 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,818 of 12,111 | #18 of 158 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 75 | #927 of 12,111 | #10 of 158 | Map |
| Digital native | 72 | #73 of 4,750 | #3 of 74 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Commerce City 12 km
- Denver (Colorado) 13 km
- Cherry Creek 13 km
- Derby (Colorado) 14 km
- Cherry Hills Village 15 km
- Greenwood Village 16 km
- Englewood (Colorado) 16 km
- Welby 16 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.