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Federal Heights, Colorado

Introduction to Federal Heights, Colorado

Federal Heights, Colorado, in Adams county, is 1 mile SW of Thornton, Colorado and 7 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city is included in the Denver metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 12,065 people lived in Federal Heights.

Federal Heights History

Harvey Larsen was the first permanent settler of this city. He worked for the Colorado & Southern Railroad and purchased 2.5 acres of land in this area. He went on to open the first business establishment in the area in the form of a grocery and supplies store. Federal Heights was officially incorporated as town in 1940.

Federal Heights and nearby Attractions

  • Water World
  • Denver Zoo
  • Lakeside Amusement Park
  • Ocean Journey
  • Butterfly Pavilion
  • Elmwood Park

Things To Do In Federal Heights

The Highland Hills Park and Recreation District offers world class recreational opportunities. Water World, which is one of the largest family water parks in America, is located here and offers an array of exciting aquatic activities for children and adults. Highland Hills is also home to a nationally reputed golf course. There are 29 sports fields, 27 parks covering an area of 424 acres, several community centers, tennis and racquetball courts, a skate park and 3 outdoor swimming pools in Federal Heights as well.

Federal Heights Transportation

Denver International Airport is nearby.

Federal Heights Higher Education

One can pursue higher studies at Front Range Community College, Regis University and Red Rocks Community College.

High Points

Federal Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyFederal Heights Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Federal Heights Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Federal Heights, CO

Comparing Federal Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population73
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men55
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population48
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home85
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Affordability of Rents33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime33
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