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Commerce City, Colorado: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Commerce City had 7.4 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 76% higher than the Colorado rate (4.2). Its median household earns $111,972 and the median home value is $499,700. Population: about 66,445 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Commerce City?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Commerce City at 7.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (536 in all). For comparison, that is 76% higher than the Colorado rate (4.2) and about 2.3 times the national rate (3.3). 1 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,778 (24.6 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 5.0 per 1,000, about 2.5 times the national rate. Violent crimes rose 32% between 2021 and 2025 (406 to 536).
| Offense (2025) | Commerce City count | Per 1,000 | Colorado per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 536 | 7.4 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 82 | 1.1 | 0.57 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 67 | 0.93 | 0.47 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 386 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,778 | 24.6 | 21.4 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 219 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,197 | 16.6 | 15.7 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 362 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Commerce City changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 406 | 2,611 | 5 |
| 2022 | 479 | 2,517 | 6 |
| 2023 | 531 | 1,999 | 4 |
| 2024 | 559 | 2,025 | 6 |
| 2025 | 536 | 1,778 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Commerce City Police Department's own reports.
How does Commerce City compare with Colorado?
The median household income in Commerce City is $111,972, 17% higher than the Colorado median ($95,470). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $499,700, and half of renters pay more than $1,880 a month. About 66,445 people live on 37 square miles of land, roughly 1,818 per square mile. The city lies in Adams County and Denver County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Commerce City | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,445 | 5,862,189 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $111,972 | $95,470 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $499,700 | $539,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,880 | $1,761 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.7% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% | 45.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 77.2% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.0 | 37.7 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Commerce City?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Commerce City: Chemical Sales Co.. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Commerce City. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Dunes (67 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Adams County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Commerce City?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 5 highway work zones in Commerce City city limits (0 active that day). Where crews are working: US 6. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Commerce City?
Federal school lists place 23 public and 2 private schools within Commerce City. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Barr Lake State Park and Cherry Creek State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Commerce City
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Commerce City city limits, plus 5 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: First Cash Pawn (Commerce City) and Jumping Jack Cash (Commerce City).
Liquor stores
12 liquor stores are on the map inside the Commerce City city limits: Chambers Liquor (Commerce City), Derby Liquors (Commerce City), Dia Liquor (Commerce City), Garden Lane Liquor (Commerce City), Liquor Plus II (Commerce City), Mousa Wine And Spirits (Commerce City), Parkway Discount Liquor (Commerce City), Quebec Liquor (Commerce City) and 4 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Commerce City city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Commerce City?
In 2025, Commerce City had 7.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (536 reported), 76% higher than the Colorado rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 24.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Commerce City?
$111,972 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $95,470 for Colorado.
How much do homes cost in Commerce City?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $499,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $539,400 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Commerce City?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Adams County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Thornton, CO (8 mi) · Denver, CO (10 mi) · Aurora, CO (13 mi) · Westminster, CO (14 mi) · Broomfield, CO (14 mi) · Arvada, CO (19 mi)
More: Colorado statewide numbers · county pages: Adams County and Denver County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Commerce City city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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