Best In Colorado Real Estate™: Aurora

Aurora and the eastern Denver metro have crossed a new rental threshold: every city now has a median gross rent above $1,500. This is not a statistical outlier — it is a full-market transformation. The data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey, published October 18, 2026. https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-18-aurora-threshold-gross-rent-1500-place How does this shift affect your strategy? Are you still pricing for affordability, or are you adjusting to a new economic reality? The Kansas City Fed’s recent report on rising poverty thresholds in the 10th District confirms that income growth is not keeping pace with rent. This isn’t just about housing — it’s about stability, mobility, and long-term community health. Share of Cities With Median Gross Rent Above $1,500, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Centennial — $2,148 #2 Shaw Heights — $2,125 #3 Greenwood Village — $2,123 #4 Cherry Creek — $2,093 #5 Commerce City — $1,880 #6 Four Square Mile — $1,833 #7 Berkley — $1,777 #8 Sherrelwood — $1,702 #9 Derby — $1,689 #10 Federal Heights — $1,687 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Always dreamin (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=107034080; Slide 2: Always dreamin (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=107034084; Slide 3: Nolabob (CC0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=169310585; Slide 4: Jeffrey Beall (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=17834434 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-18-aurora-threshold-gross-rent-1500-place View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902