Cost of Living in Sherrelwood, CO

Population 19,368 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

131
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Sherrelwood sits on the smaller end of the Colorado city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Sherrelwood is part of the immediate Westminster metro area. Median home values run roughly 17% lower than Westminster's $497,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 135
Rent 124

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Sherrelwood

The median home value in Sherrelwood is $412,200 — 35% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,627/month, 24% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $73,849/year is 1% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Colorado's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 7.8%. Overall, Sherrelwood has a cost of living index of 131 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 31% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$412,200
35% above avg
Median Rent
$1,627/mo
24% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$884
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,251
3 BR
$1,611
4 BR
$2,004
Owner-occupied 69.7%
Renter-occupied 30.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,627
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,241/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
31.7 min
17% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.1%
Carpooled
12.1%
Public transit
4.6%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
13.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.4%
Total Sales Tax 7.8%
State rate 2.9%
Avg local rate 4.9%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$73,849
1% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,133
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
8% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.3%
Graduate degree 3.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.2
Male median age 35
Female median age 30.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
49%
Good air days/yr
174
Max AQI recorded
112
PM2.5 days
180
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sherrelwood, CO?

Sherrelwood has a cost index of 131 (100 = national average). It is 31% above the national average.

What is average rent in Sherrelwood, CO?

The median gross rent in Sherrelwood is $1,627 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sherrelwood?

The median home value in Sherrelwood is $412,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Sherrelwood?

The median household income in Sherrelwood is $73,849 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sherrelwood, CO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Sherrelwood is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.

Is Sherrelwood, CO affordable?

Sherrelwood is above average in cost of living, with an index of 131 — about 31% higher than the national average.