Loveland, Colorado
Among the top 17% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 25% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 8% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 48% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 55% of US places
- top 9% for property tax rate
- top 9% for summer humidity
- bottom 2% for comfortable days
Loveland is a mid-size city in Colorado with about 77,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include property tax rate, summer humidity, and walkability. It rates lower on cost of living and comfortable days.
Official websiteci.loveland.co.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 1.9 in0.5 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$82k74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$70kbetter than 5% of US places
Home Value$427k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 14% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 23% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.46%better than 91% of US places
Income Tax4.40%better than 65% of US places
Sales Tax7.81%better than 42% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.35%better than 57% of US places
Unemployment4.4%better than 45% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)67°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation15.3 in8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall47.0 inbetter than 16% of US places
Sunny Days210 daysbetter than 27% of US places
Summer Humidity49°Fbetter than 91% of US places
Comfortable Days27 daysbetter than 2% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk46.8better than 75% of US places
Air Quality39 AQIbetter than 80% of US places
School Quality59.0better than 51% of US places
Violent Crime1063/100kbetter than 33% of US places
Property Crime2672/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population76,50098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.447th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2049th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9851st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+289th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.5%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.4%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 48% of US places
Walkability10.8/20better than 89% of US places
Airport Distance43 mibetter than 73% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.2%better than 69% of US places
Amenities Nearby25.23better than 25% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 67% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Loveland an affordable place to live?
- Loveland is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $70k, better than 5% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Loveland?
- The median home value in Loveland is $427k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Loveland?
- Median household income in Loveland is $82k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Loveland?
- Median gross rent in Loveland is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Loveland safe?
- Loveland is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1063/100k (better than 33%). Property crime is 2672/100k.
- What is the weather like in Loveland?
- Loveland averages 67°F in July and 26°F in January, with 15.3 in of annual precipitation and about 210 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Loveland?
- Public-school quality in Loveland is about average, scoring better than 51% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Loveland?
- The average one-way commute in Loveland is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)