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Welby, CO

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Population
16,197
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
5,134 ft
Median Home Value
$385,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,656/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$80,026
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ColoradoPopulation rankingHighest population places in ColoradoNearest larger communityDakota Ridge, Colorado18 miles away · 33,753 residents.

About Welby

Welby is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Adams County, part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metro area. It was named for General Welby, a railroad official, which fits its older working-edge location north of Denver. Today Welby is mostly a dense residential and industrial suburb, close to Commerce City, Thornton, and major regional roads. It is not a polished destination, but it offers a practical foothold in the Denver metro with everyday access to jobs and services nearby.

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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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