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Watkins, CO

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Population
847
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
5,525 ft
Median Home Value
$650,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$158,173
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Watkins

Watkins is a quiet rural community on the eastern edge of the Denver metro area, spread across the plains of Adams and Arapahoe counties. Home to around 700 residents, it offers wide-open spaces and big skies right next door to Aurora. Most local students attend schools in the neighboring Bennett district, which gives the area a friendly, small-town feel.

A Colorado Army National Guard paratrooper descends toward the drop zone. Watkins, Colorado, April 23, 2025

Because Watkins is unincorporated, daily life revolves around acreage properties and a relaxed pace rather than city politics or packed subdivisions. The nearby Colorado Air and Space Port brings a unique aviation hub to the area, while Interstate 70 keeps Denver and the international airport within an easy drive. It is an appealing spot for anyone wanting room to breathe without giving up quick access to city conveniences.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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