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Wheat Ridge is a community with a rich blend of history, culture and modern shopping centers and restaurants.

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Welcome to Wheat Ridge

Located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Denver, Wheat Ridge is a community with a rich blend of history, culture and modern shopping centers and restaurants.
 
Ridge at 38 is Wheat Ridge’s historic downtown area, and is home to an eclectic mix of local businesses, restaurants and shopping. Ridge at 38 offers a small town feel without the drive, and emphasises the authenticity that only tradition and locally-crafted goods can provide.
 
Wheat Ridge offers residents over 20 parks, equestrian trails and public open space. Bikers and pedestrians can enjoy the Wheat Ridge Green Belt trail system, with over 300 acres of open space including Clear Creek Trail, a 6.5-mile paved trail. There is also Bass Lake Boardwalk, a bird watcher’s paradise, which is home to over 100 different migratory bird species who reside in the area’s protected wetlands.
 
On the eastern edge of Wheat Ridge is Lakeside Amusement Park, a vintage amusement park created in the 1900s. The wooden roller coaster, ferris wheel and concession architecture offer visitors a unique historical entertainment experience, and residents consider Lakeside an institution within the community.
 
Wheat Ridge’s proximity to downtown Denver provides for short commutes, and easy access to Coors Field and Empower Field at Mile High, Arvada’s Olde Town historic district, and it is the last station on the RTD Light Rail’s G Line.

Overview for Wheat Ridge, CO

32,158 people live in Wheat Ridge, where the median age is 42.1 and the average individual income is $54,879. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,158

Total Population

42.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$54,879

Average individual Income

Around Wheat Ridge, CO

There's plenty to do around Wheat Ridge, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
56
Bikeable
Bike Score
33
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ralston Creek CrossFit, Amy Tunnell Zumba, and Flow Yoga Studio.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 4.86 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.19 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.47 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.48 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 1.06 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.06 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Wheat Ridge, CO

Wheat Ridge has 15,041 households, with an average household size of 2.09. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wheat Ridge do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 32,158 people call Wheat Ridge home. The population density is 3,441.69 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,158

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.1

Median Age

47.66 / 52.34%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
15,041

Total Households

2.09

Average Household Size

$54,879

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Wheat Ridge. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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