Population
Austin
967,862
Denver
713,734
Median Income
Austin
$91,461
Denver
$91,681
Home Value
Austin
$512,700
Denver
$586,700
Rent
Austin
$1,655
Denver
$1,770
Crime Rate
Austin
4.67
Denver
9.93
Cost of Living
Austin
160.5
Denver
158.2
Avg Temp
Austin
69°F
Denver
48°F
Unemployment
Austin
4.5%
Denver
4.6%
At a Glance
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Austin leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Denver leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDAustin has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,852 vs $2,089 in Denver (11% lower). Austin has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,562 vs $1,754 in Denver (11% lower). Austin scores 103.0 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 108.0 in Denver.
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Housing Market — Denver leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSDenver has a median property tax of $2,596 vs $7,801 in Austin (201% lower). Austin has a vacancy rate of 5.6% compared to 6.5% in Denver. Denver has a median home value of $586,700 vs $512,700 in Austin (13% higher).
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Jobs & Economy — Austin leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAustin: 606,238 vs Denver: 443,076 for labor force. Austin has a work from home of 27.5% compared to 24.4% in Denver. Denver has a poverty rate of 11.2% compared to 12.3% in Austin.
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Crime & Safety — Austin leads
Source: FBI UCRAustin has a assault rate (per 1k) of 3.07 compared to 7.13 in Denver. Austin has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 4.67 compared to 9.93 in Denver. Austin has a robbery rate (per 1k) of 0.85 compared to 1.76 in Denver.
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Weather & Climate
Source: NOAA / Open-MeteoDenver: 12.9" vs Austin: 36.3" for annual rainfall. Austin averages 60°F, about 25°F warmer than Denver. Austin averages 69°F, about 21°F warmer than Denver.
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauDenver has a high school diploma or higher of 51.9% compared to 51.0% in Austin. Austin has a bachelor's degree or higher of 41.6% compared to 41.0% in Denver.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAustin has a population of 967,862, about 1.4x the size of Denver (713,734).
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Black
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Austin
Denver
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareDenver: 5 vs Austin: 3 for with emergency services. Austin: 3.7 vs Denver: 3.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Austin leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSDenver has a public transit of 4.5% compared to 2.1% in Austin. Denver has a bicycle of 1.6% compared to 0.8% in Austin. Austin has a work from home of 27.5% compared to 24.4% in Denver.
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