Wheat Ridge, Colorado · ZIP 80033

Wheat Ridge — ZIP 80033

Wheat Ridge (80033) scores 52/100 — Fair for Colorado. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $585K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share6%

Property crime share94%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100

Avg math proficiency27%

Avg reading proficiency46%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100

Typical home value$585K

Median rent$1,846/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Oct 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$585K

Median Rent

$1,846/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,647

Violent Crime

1,640

Property Crime

11,007

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson County, Colorado (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Prospect Valley Elementary School	KG–05	583	52%	62%
Wheat Ridge High School	09–12	932	33%	57%
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington	PK–05	316	32%	52%
Mountain Phoenix Community School	PK–08	533	23%	49%
Everitt Middle School	06–08	456	19%	30%
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School	PK–06	288	17%	52%
Stevens Elementary School	PK–05	469	12%	22%
Norma Anderson Early Learning Center	PK–PK	112	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

26,841

Median Income

$90K

Homeownership

52%

Median Age

42.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80033 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 80033 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 80033 is approximately $585K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 80033 in Wheat Ridge has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.