Cost of Living in Englewood
Small city between Denver and the suburbs — light rail, Swedish Medical, and a revitalizing downtown
Housing
Housing Market
- Median Home Price
- $450K–$520K
- Data Year
- 2026
Taxes
Tax Rates
- Property Tax Rate
- ~0.52% effective (Arapahoe County — below state median)
- Sales Tax Rate
- 8.05% (state 2.9% + county 0.25% + city 3.8% + special 1.1%)
- Vehicle Registration
- Standard Colorado
- State Income Tax Impact
- 4.4% flat
- Cost of Living vs National
- ~24% above national average
Utilities
Monthly Costs
- Water Provider
- City of Englewood Water
- Electric & Gas
- Xcel Energy (electric); gas varies by provider
- Internet Providers
- Quantum Fiber (up to 8 Gbps), Comcast/Xfinity, CenturyLink
- Trash & Recycling
- City of Englewood contract
- Snow Removal
- City of Englewood public roads
Income
Income & Cost Context
- Median Household Income
- $68,000–$75,000
- Cost of Living Index
- 123.7 (national avg = 100)
- Avg Childcare Cost
- $1,100–$1,400
Common Questions
FAQ — Englewood
What is the median home price in Englewood?
As of 2026, the median home price in Englewood is approximately $450K–$520K. This makes Englewood one of the more affordable inner-ring suburbs — home prices run $100K+ below adjacent Denver neighborhoods. The housing stock is a mix of post-war bungalows and newer condos.
What is the cost of living in Englewood?
Englewood’s cost of living index is approximately 123.7 (national average = 100), or about 24% above the national average. The median household income is $68,000–$75,000 with a median age of about 37. The effective property tax rate is roughly 0.52% (Arapahoe County, below the state median). Sales tax is 8.05% combined. Colorado has a flat 4.4% state income tax.