Littleton, Colorado
City Overview
As of 2007, Littleton's population is 40,324 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.04 percent.
The median home cost in Littleton is $348,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 2.59 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Littleton's cost of living is 6.33% Higher than the U.S. average.
Littleton public schools spend $5,607 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Littleton.
The unemployment rate in Littleton is 3.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Littleton jobs have Increased by 2.05 percent.
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People
The 2007 Littleton, CO, population is 40,324. There are 2,984 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Littleton, CO
The median age is 40. The US median is 37.6. 55.72% of people in Littleton, CO, are married. 13.36% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.18 people. 19.65% of people are married, with children. 7.35% have children, but are single.
Race in Littleton, CO
89.53% of people are white, 1.50% are black, 2.03% are asian, 0.82% are native american, and 6.17% claim 'Other'.
11.38% of the people in Littleton, CO, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 88.62% are non-hispanic).
Littleton People SperlingViews
Great Weather: Low humidity, 300 days of sun, pretty clean air.
Can be cold and snowy in the winter, hot in the summer.
Semi-arid and droughts in the past few... (read more)I'm Movin' Out: Littleton used to be a nice place to live. I've lived here since 1992 and I've seen a total turn around in terms speed traps and over all police presence in the last... (read more)Terrible place to live: The only good comments you will here about Denver or Colorado will come from narrow minded natives. In my opinion, this place should not be called colorful Colorado, it... (read more)Have an opinion about Littleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Littleton Click Here
Economy
The unemployment rate in Littleton, CO, is 3.00%, with job growth of 2.05%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.24%.
Littleton, CO Taxes
Littleton, CO,sales tax rate is 7.35%. Income tax is 5.00%.
Littleton, CO Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $33,471, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $56,222.
Littleton Economy SperlingViews
Great Weather: Low humidity, 300 days of sun, pretty clean air.
Can be cold and snowy in the winter, hot in the summer.
Semi-arid and droughts in the past few... (read more)Terrible place to live: The only good comments you will here about Denver or Colorado will come from narrow minded natives. In my opinion, this place should not be called colorful Colorado, it... (read more)I'm Movin' Out: Littleton used to be a nice place to live. I've lived here since 1992 and I've seen a total turn around in terms speed traps and over all police presence in the last... (read more)Have an opinion about Littleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Littleton Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 3.00% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 2.05% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 24.24% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.35% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 5.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $33,471 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $56,222 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 8.52% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 8.79% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.82% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.35% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 20.68% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 12.13% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 14.03% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 6.42% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.43% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.81% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 18.13% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 23.65% | 20.24% |
| Service | 11.07% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 30.65% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.07% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.69% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 7.74% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Littleton, CO, is $348,900. Home appreciation is 2.59% over the last year. The median age of Littleton, CO, real estate is 27 years.
Littleton, CO Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 36.28% of the Littleton, CO, population. 4.42% of houses and apartments in Littleton, CO, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Littleton Housing SperlingViews
The yuppies are taking over!: I am a Littleton Native and to be honest, I am ready to leave! Yuppies everywhere who act like they own the world. Everything in revenue generating! Your dog is... (read more)I'm Movin' Out: Littleton used to be a nice place to live. I've lived here since 1992 and I've seen a total turn around in terms speed traps and over all police presence in the last... (read more)Great Weather: Low humidity, 300 days of sun, pretty clean air.
Can be cold and snowy in the winter, hot in the summer.
Semi-arid and droughts in the past few... (read more)Have an opinion about Littleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Littleton Click Here
| Median Home Age | 27 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $348,900 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 2.59% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 59.69% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 4.42% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 36.28% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.05 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.66% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.38% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.93% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.18% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.57% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.08% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 20.49% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 39.92% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 14.53% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 6.04% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 4.46% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.70% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 10.45% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 8.74% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 5.38% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 21.46% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 17.56% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 16.53% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 15.15% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1.85% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 2.88% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 190 physicians per capita in Littleton, CO. The US average is 170.
Littleton, CO Health Index
Air quality in Littleton, CO is 25 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Littleton, CO is 87 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Littleton Health SperlingViews
Terrible place to live: The only good comments you will here about Denver or Colorado will come from narrow minded natives. In my opinion, this place should not be called colorful Colorado, it... (read more)re: mar 17 posting- snobs and nazi cops: Chris, you must have gotten confused with Phoenix. People here constantly run red lights, tailgate, run 15 over the limit on local streets just to name a few. We have to... (read more)Littleton is full of snobs and nazi cops.: Just like the rest of Denver, Littleton is full of snobs. No hello, or people holding doors. People need driving lessons. Constant accidents! A lot of wierdos running... (read more)Have an opinion about Littleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Littleton Click Here
Crime
Littleton, CO, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Littleton, CO, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Littleton Crime SperlingViews
I'm Movin' Out: Littleton used to be a nice place to live. I've lived here since 1992 and I've seen a total turn around in terms speed traps and over all police presence in the last... (read more)Great Weather: Low humidity, 300 days of sun, pretty clean air.
Can be cold and snowy in the winter, hot in the summer.
Semi-arid and droughts in the past few... (read more)The yuppies are taking over!: I am a Littleton Native and to be honest, I am ready to leave! Yuppies everywhere who act like they own the world. Everything in revenue generating! Your dog is... (read more)Have an opinion about Littleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Littleton Click Here
Climate
Littleton, CO, gets 16 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 66 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 71.
On average, there are 246 sunny days per year in Littleton, CO. The July high is around 85 degrees. The January low is 15. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 57 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Littleton Climate SperlingViews
Great Weather: Low humidity, 300 days of sun, pretty clean air.
Can be cold and snowy in the winter, hot in the summer.
Semi-arid and droughts in the past few... (read more)I'm Movin' Out: Littleton used to be a nice place to live. I've lived here since 1992 and I've seen a total turn around in terms speed traps and over all police presence in the last... (read more)Terrible place to live: The only good comments you will here about Denver or Colorado will come from narrow minded natives. In my opinion, this place should not be called colorful Colorado, it... (read more)Have an opinion about Littleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Littleton Click Here
Educate
Littleton, CO, schools spend $5,607 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 614 students per librarian, and 642 children per counselor in Littleton, CO schools.
Littleton Education SperlingViews
Terrible place to live: The only good comments you will here about Denver or Colorado will come from narrow minded natives. In my opinion, this place should not be called colorful Colorado, it... (read more)re: mar 17 posting- snobs and nazi cops: Chris, you must have gotten confused with Phoenix. People here constantly run red lights, tailgate, run 15 over the limit on local streets just to name a few. We have to... (read more)Littleton is full of snobs and nazi cops.: Just like the rest of Denver, Littleton is full of snobs. No hello, or people holding doors. People need driving lessons. Constant accidents! A lot of wierdos running... (read more)Have an opinion about Littleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Littleton Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Littleton, CO, takes 28 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 9% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 5% work from home.
Littleton Transportation SperlingViews
Great Weather: Low humidity, 300 days of sun, pretty clean air.
Can be cold and snowy in the winter, hot in the summer.
Semi-arid and droughts in the past few... (read more)I'm Movin' Out: Littleton used to be a nice place to live. I've lived here since 1992 and I've seen a total turn around in terms speed traps and over all police presence in the last... (read more)Terrible place to live: The only good comments you will here about Denver or Colorado will come from narrow minded natives. In my opinion, this place should not be called colorful Colorado, it... (read more)Have an opinion about Littleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Littleton Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Littleton, CO is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Littleton, CO is more expensive.
Overall, Littleton, CO cost of living is 106.33.
Littleton Cost of Living SperlingViews
The yuppies are taking over!: I am a Littleton Native and to be honest, I am ready to leave! Yuppies everywhere who act like they own the world. Everything in revenue generating! Your dog is... (read more)I'm Movin' Out: Littleton used to be a nice place to live. I've lived here since 1992 and I've seen a total turn around in terms speed traps and over all police presence in the last... (read more)Great Weather: Low humidity, 300 days of sun, pretty clean air.
Can be cold and snowy in the winter, hot in the summer.
Semi-arid and droughts in the past few... (read more)Have an opinion about Littleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Littleton Click Here
Religion
58.02% of the people in Littleton, CO are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 16.90% are Catholic; 15.69% are Protestant; 0.85% are LDS; 10.94% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Littleton, CO are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilite with Islam.
Littleton Religion SperlingViews
Terrible place to live: The only good comments you will here about Denver or Colorado will come from narrow minded natives. In my opinion, this place should not be called colorful Colorado, it... (read more)re: mar 17 posting- snobs and nazi cops: Chris, you must have gotten confused with Phoenix. People here constantly run red lights, tailgate, run 15 over the limit on local streets just to name a few. We have to... (read more)Littleton is full of snobs and nazi cops.: Just like the rest of Denver, Littleton is full of snobs. No hello, or people holding doors. People need driving lessons. Constant accidents! A lot of wierdos running... (read more)Have an opinion about Littleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Littleton Click Here
| Percent Religious | 58.02% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 16.90% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 15.69% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.85% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 6.42% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.00% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.98% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 8.86% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 8.95% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 4.11% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 10.94% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
Voting
47.45% of the people in Littleton, CO are registered as Democrats. 51.42% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.13%.
Littleton Voting SperlingViews
I'm Movin' Out: Littleton used to be a nice place to live. I've lived here since 1992 and I've seen a total turn around in terms speed traps and over all police presence in the last... (read more)The yuppies are taking over!: I am a Littleton Native and to be honest, I am ready to leave! Yuppies everywhere who act like they own the world. Everything in revenue generating! Your dog is... (read more)Great Weather: Low humidity, 300 days of sun, pretty clean air.
Can be cold and snowy in the winter, hot in the summer.
Semi-arid and droughts in the past few... (read more)Have an opinion about Littleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Littleton Click Here
