Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Denver, Wheat Ridge is rich in history, culture, and modern shopping centers and restaurants. The community’s downtown area offers an eclectic mix of local businesses, dining establishments, and shops. The small-town feeling is complimented by an authenticity that only tradition and locally crafted goods can provide.

Wheat Ridge offers more than 20 parks, equestrian trails, and public open space. Cyclists and pedestrians can enjoy the Wheat Ridge Green Belt trail system, with over 300 acres of open space, including Clear Creek Trail, a 6.5-mile paved trail. There is also Bass Lake Boardwalk, a bird watcher’s paradise which is home to more than 100 different migratory bird species who reside in the area’s protected wetlands.

On the eastern edge of Wheat Ridge, you’ll find Lakeside Amusement Park, a vintage amusement park created in the 1900’s. The wooden roller coaster, Ferris wheel and concession

architecture offer visitors a unique entertainment experience, and residents consider Lakeside an institution within the community.

Wheat Ridge’s proximity to downtown Denver provides for short commutes and easy access to Coors Field, Mile High Stadium, Arvada’s historic Olde Town, and RTD’s light rail G line.
Zip Code Zip Code Name Zip Code Population
80033 Wheat Ridge 25,309
Source: Census Bureau  

State

Colorado


Population

31,971

Zip Code City County State National
Population 25,309 31,971 585,026 5,759,582 331,426,769
Population Density 3,055.6 3,414.5 765.5 55.5 93.8
Percent Male 49.0% 49.0% 50.0% 49.0% 49.0%
Percent Female 51.0% 51.0% 50.0% 51.0% 51.0%
Median Age 44.6 44.2 42.6 40.2 39.0
People per Household 2.1 2.1 2.47 2.8 2.6
Median Household Income $56,416 $58,750 $80,305 $115,942 $61,963
Average Income per Capital $36,227 $37,425 $42,520 $50,725 $33,235
Source: Census Bureau  

Median Home Value

$517,500

Median Rental

$1,125

Available Properties

21077

Zip Code City County State National
Median Sale Price $517,500 $517,500 $475,000 $425,100 $277,796
Median Age of Home 65.0 66.0 53.0 39.0 49.0
Homes Owned 52.0% 53.0% 68.0% 67.0% 58.0%
Homes Rented 42.0% 42.0% 28.0% 23.0% 31.0%
Homes Vacant 6.0% 6.0% 5.0% 4.0% 11.0%
Sources: Census Bureau   / Homendo  
Wheat Ridge, Colorado Market Trend Live Update
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2702 E 161st Place

Thornton, CO 80602

$ 639,900
  • Bathrooms3
  • Bedrooms3
  • Car Spaces2
  • Sqft2929 Sqft
  • Acres0.17
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3051 S Espana Way

Aurora, CO 80013

$ 580,000
  • Bathrooms4
  • Bedrooms5
  • Car Spaces2
  • Sqft3096 Sqft
  • Acres0.15
5123  Red Oak Way Active Residential
MLS# 8028576 | 2026-01-15T13:42:16.544Z

5123 Red Oak Way

Parker, CO 80134

$ 3,925
  • Car Spaces2
  • Sqft4002 Sqft
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2235  Vassar Drive Active Residential
MLS# IR1049609 | 2026-01-15T13:41:16.738Z

2235 Vassar Drive

Boulder, CO 80305

$ 3,395,000
  • Bathrooms5
  • Bedrooms5
  • Car Spaces2
  • Sqft4196 Sqft
  • Acres0.38
6200  Canyon Trail Active Residential
MLS# 9303409 | 2026-01-15T13:40:17.330Z

6200 Canyon Trail

Elizabeth, CO 80107

$ 1,550,000
  • Bathrooms4
  • Bedrooms5
  • Car Spaces3
  • Sqft3845 Sqft
  • Acres43.50
12030 W Dakota Drive Active Residential
MLS# 2694460 | 2026-01-15T13:40:17.276Z

12030 W Dakota Drive

Lakewood, CO 80228

$ 525,000
  • Bathrooms2
  • Bedrooms4
  • Car Spaces1
  • Sqft1994 Sqft
  • Acres0.27
2214  Dawkins Drive Active Residential
MLS# 4095423 | 2026-01-15T13:40:17.218Z

2214 Dawkins Drive

Castle Rock, CO 80104

$ 3,000
  • Bathrooms2
  • Bedrooms3
  • Car Spaces2
  • Sqft2100 Sqft
  • Acres0.15
9323 W Columbia Place Active Residential
MLS# 3697091 | 2026-01-15T13:40:17.081Z

9323 W Columbia Place

Lakewood, CO 80227

$ 499,900
  • Bathrooms2
  • Bedrooms4
  • Car Spaces1
  • Sqft1823 Sqft
  • Acres0.18
8073 E 135th Place Active Residential
MLS# 9043515 | 2026-01-15T13:40:17.027Z

8073 E 135th Place

Thornton, CO 80602

$ 640,000
  • Bathrooms3
  • Bedrooms3
  • Car Spaces3
  • Sqft2445 Sqft
  • Acres0.20
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Tyler R. Wanzeck

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About Me & My Skills

As a seasoned real estate professional born and raised in Colorado, I offer a distinctive viewpoint to the industry. My real estate journey started in 2011, but my roots in construction and real estate run deeper, as I grew up around it, thanks to my father, the broker-owner of RE/MAX Masters Millenium, now RE/MAX Professionals. My degree in construction management from Colorado State University has provided me with an in-depth knowledge of the real estate industry and a sharp eye for detail.

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Cost of Living

81.0


Health Cost Index

93.0


Commute Time

23.0


Working from Home

4.0%

Zip Code City County State National
Cost of Living Index 81.0 81.0 97.0 110.0 100.0
Health Cost Index 93.0 93.0 108.0 119.0 100.0
Commute Time 23.0 23.0 26.0 25.0 24.8
Commuting by Bus 5.0% 5.0% 3.0% 1.2% 2.1%
Commuting by Carpool 12.0% 12.0% 10.0% 11.0% 13.5%
Commuting by Auto 79.0% 79.0% 82.0% 80.0% 79.1%
Working at Home 4.0% 4.0% 5.0% 5.2% 4.7%
Source: Census Bureau  
Source: Walk Score®  

January Average Low Temperature

13.2 °F


July Average High Temperature

86.2 °F


Annual Precipitation (inch)

17 inches

Zip Code City County State National
January Average Low Temperature 13.2 °F 13.2 °F 12.7 °F 13.7 °F 22.6 °F
July Average High Temperature 86.2 °F 86.2 °F 85.8 °F 77.5 °F 86.1 °F
Annual Precipitation (inch) 17 in. 17 in. 17 in. 19 in. 38 in.
Source: NOAA Climate  
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Violent Crimes

317


Property Crimes

1,090.3

Zip Code City County State National

  Violent Crimes

Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
Assault 191.4 194.3 255.9 246.3 250.2
Murder 2.3 2.3 2.8 3.8 5.0
Rape 73.3 74.8 68.3 67.2 42.6
Robbery 50.0 52.6 51.7 63.6 81.6

  Property Crimes

Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
Burglary 372.5 377.9 425.3 348.4 340.5
Theft 618.2 668.2 641.0 1,858.3 1,549.5
Motor Vehicle Theft 99.6 100.1 125.9 384.0 219.9

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