Apartments for rent in Firestone, CO

Firestone is a town in Colorado with a population of just over 12,000. Families with young children should feel welcome, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the community, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the city's residents, with an average age of just under 34, are decidedly younger than most cities in Colorado. Just 12% of residents rent in Firestone, as the majority own their homes. The average rent for Firestone is $230 a month more than the state average.

Many Firestone residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 20% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in management, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of almost $100K, Firestone workers earn more than the average Colorado resident. Firestone's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (13%), Firestone has a relatively high concentration of college graduates, as 16% of the city's residents older than 25 possess a BA, BS, or BFA. Additionally, 6% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.

With an average commute time of about 36 minutes, longer than most cities in the state, Firestone residents have found that it takes some patience getting to work. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing mode of getting to work, opted for by 48% of residents, while public transit is not extensively used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.