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Federal Heights Colorado Real Estate
Federal Heights Colorado Real Estate

 

Federal Heights, Colorado Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 12,065. Estimated population in July 2005: 11,706 (-3.0% change)
Males: 5,877 (48.7%), Females: 6,188 (51.3%)

Adams County

Zip code: 80260

Median resident age: 31.3 years
Median household income: $33,750 (year 2000)
Median house value: $143,100 (year 2000)

Races in Federal Heights:

  • White Non-Hispanic (67.3%)
  • Hispanic (22.6%)
  • Other race (7.8%)
  • Two or more races (3.1%)
  • Vietnamese (2.4%)
  • Other Asian (2.3%)
  • American Indian (2.2%)
  • Black (1.5%)
  • Chinese (0.5%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (15.7%), Irish (10.9%), English (9.6%), United States (7.4%), Italian (3.3%), French (3.0%).

Elevation: 5535 feet

Land area: 1.8 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Federal Heights

  • High school or higher: 74.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Federal Heights city

  • Never married: 29.1%
  • Now married: 49.3%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

9.6% Foreign born (4.6% Latin America, 4.0% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +2,685 (+28.6%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Westminster, CO (3.0 miles , pop. 100,940).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Denver, CO (10.2 miles , pop. 554,636).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (653.9 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Sherrelwood, CO (2.0 miles ), Twin Lakes, CO (2.9 miles ), Westminster, CO (3.0 miles ), Northglenn, CO (3.1 miles ), Welby, CO (3.6 miles ), Berkley, CO (4.4 miles ), North Washington, CO (4.7 miles ), Thornton, CO (4.8 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 26 buildings, average cost: $63,000
  • 1998: 69 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 1999: 23 buildings, average cost: $61,700
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $116,800

Latitude: 39.87 N, Longitude: 105.01 W

Federal Heights, Colorado business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Construction (14.7%), Retail trade (14.6%), Professional,scientific,management,administrative,and waste management services (11.2%), Educational,health and social services (10.8%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: -3,621 (-30.0%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 535 (9.0%)

Crime in Federal Heights by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Murders 0 2 0 0 1 0
    per 100,000 0.0 16.6 0.0 0.0 8.3 0.0
Rapes 3 1 2 3 2 6
    per 100,000 24.9 8.3 16.6 24.9 16.6 49.7
Robberies 4 15 17 16 14 13
    per 100,000 33.2 124.3 140.9 132.6 116.0 107.7
Assaults 9 23 16 19 12 18
    per 100,000 74.6 190.6 132.6 157.5 99.5 149.2
Burglaries 43 93 96 173 120 103
    per 100,000 356.4 770.8 795.7 1433.9 994.6 853.7
Thefts 446 654 571 825 677 433
    per 100,000 3696.6 5420.6 4732.7 6838.0 5611.3 3588.9
Auto thefts 67 138 161 111 171 126
    per 100,000 555.3 1143.8 1334.4 920.0 1417.3 1044.3
Crime Index: (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 327.2) 252.1 457.6 427.2 528.7 477.1 368.9

Average climate in Federal Heights, Colorado

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Federal Heights-area historical tornado activity is above Colorado state average. It is 59% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/15/1988, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.0 miles away from the Federal Heights city center injured 7 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/18/1975, a category 3 tornado 20.1 miles away from the city center .

Hospitals/medical centers near Federal Heights:
  • CENTURA HEALTH-ST ANTHONY NORTH HOSP (about 2 miles; WESTMINSTER, CO)
  • MEDIPLEX SPECIALTY HOSPITAL REHAB (about 4 miles; THORNTON, CO)
  • NORTH SUBURBAN MEDICAL CTR (about 4 miles; THORNTON, CO)
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Federal Heights:
  • BUCKLEY AFB (about 22 miles; AURORA, CO; ID: BKF)
  • DENVER INTL (about 25 miles; DENVER, CO; ID: DEN)
  • FORT COLLINS-LOVELAND MUNI (about 41 miles; FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND, CO; ID: FNL)
Other public-use airports nearest to Federal Heights:
  • JEFFCO (about 8 miles; DENVER, CO; ID: BJC)
  • ERIE MUNICIPAL (about 10 miles; ERIE, CO; ID: 48V)
  • BOULDER MUNI (about 19 miles; BOULDER, CO; ID: 1V5)
Amtrak station near Federal Heights:
  • 8 miles: DENVER (1701 WYNKOOP ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities and snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Judicial and Legal 2 $5,907 $35,442 1 $124
Other Government Administration 6 $26,572 $53,144 8 $4,233
Water Supply 3 $12,624 $50,496 0 $0
Natural Resources 1 $3,631 $43,572 0 $0
Police Protection - Officers 22 $99,043 $54,023 0 $0
Police - Other 10 $25,791 $30,949 3 $1,787
Parks and Recreation 1 $3,126 $37,512 0 $0
Sewerage 1 $2,520 $30,240 0 $0
Streets and Highways 6 $23,198 $46,396 1 $1,096
Correction 0 $0   1 $465
Fire - Other 0 $0   1 $2,258
Firefighters 16 $71,780 $53,835 0 $0
Other and Unallocable 5 $18,208 $43,699 1 $2,090
Financial Administration 3 $12,912 $51,648 0 $0
Totals for Government 76 $305,313 $48,207 16 $12,053

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Federal Heights:

  • FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 2 miles; WESTMINSTER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 6,858)
  • REGIS UNIVERSITY (about 4 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 5,898)
  • EMILY GRIFFITH OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL (about 10 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 3,083)
  • RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 16 miles; LAKEWOOD, CO; FT enrollment: 3,835)
  • COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES (about 16 miles; GOLDEN, CO; FT enrollment: 3,183)
  • COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA (about 17 miles; AURORA, CO; FT enrollment: 2,219)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-COLORADO CAMPUS (about 24 miles; LONE TREE, CO; FT enrollment: 3,098)
Public primary/middle school in Federal Heights:
  • PINNACLE CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 1,308; Location: 1001 W 84TH AVENUE; Grades: KG - 12)

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Federal Heights compared to Colorado state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Strongest AM radio stations in Federal Heights:
  • KPOF (910 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: PILLAR OF FIRE)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLZ (560 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KRKS (990 AM; 10 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KBJD (1650 AM; 10 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KJME (1390 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JO-MOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKFN (950 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KHOW (630 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNUS (710 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Federal Heights:
  • KQMT (99.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KALC (105.9 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KBPI (106.7 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOSI (101.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KFMD (95.7 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRFX (103.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KJCD (104.3 FM; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KQKS (107.5 FM; LAKEWOOD, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KBCO-FM (97.3 FM; BOULDER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDJM (92.5 FM; BROOMFIELD, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KTCL (93.3 FM; FORT COLLINS, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KUVO (89.3 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: DENVER EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING)
  • KIMN (100.3 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KVOD (90.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC)
  • KRKS-FM (94.7 FM; LAFAYETTE, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC)
  • KXKL-FM (105.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KLDV (91.1 FM; MORRISON, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K209DE (89.7 FM; GOLDEN, CO; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KYGO-FM (98.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KXPK (96.5 FM; EVERGREEN, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
TV broadcast stations around Federal Heights:
  • K66FB (Channel 66; DENVER, CO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KMGH-TV (Channel 7; DENVER, CO; Owner: MCGRAW-HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRMA-TV (Channel 6; DENVER, CO; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KUSA-TV (Channel 9; DENVER, CO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
  • KDEN (Channel 25; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: LONGMONT CHANNEL 25, INC.)
  • KTVD (Channel 20; DENVER, CO; Owner: TWENVER BROADCAST, INC.)
  • K48FW (Channel 48; DENVER, CO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KCNC-TV (Channel 4; DENVER, CO; Owner: CBS TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • KDEO-LP (Channel 38; AURORA, CO; Owner: PETER B. VAN DE SANDE)
  • KWGN-TV (Channel 2; DENVER, CO; Owner: KWGN INC.)
  • KMAS-LP (Channel 63; DENVER, CO; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS COLO. LIC. CORP.)
  • KDEV-LP (Channel 62; AURORA, CO; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KDVR (Channel 31; DENVER, CO; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KPXC-TV (Channel 59; DENVER, CO; Owner: PAXSON DENVER LICENSE, INC.)
  • K47IH (Channel 47; BOULDER, CO; Owner: CHANNEL 20 TV COMPANY)
  • KDVT-LP (Channel 36; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)

 

 

 

 

 


 
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