Firestone, Colorado, 2015
Firestone’s story
119 years in pictures
Census counts: 110 in 1910, 16,381 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 3 maps from 1950 on.
- 1907Firestone is settled
FirestoneCO
A town of 20,129, settled in 1907.
Population
20,129
2025 Census estimate · +23% since 2020
Typical home
$567K
−2.4% in a year
Household income
$120K
median
Median age
35.9
years
Jobs based here
3,596
A commuter town
TownGrade
B+
#60 of 158 in CO
Is Firestone a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Firestone grades B+ overall, 60th among Colorado's 158 graded towns. It has 32 miles of trail. The median household earns $120K and CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 82% of the country. The catch is cost: homes are expensive, about $567K for a typical one and 5.8 times the Greeley metro’s $97K median household income. Firestone’s trail density is 2.2 miles per square mile, above both Colorado’s towns (1.3) and U.S. towns (0.4). Firestone's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 90% of U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is St. Vrain State Park, 610 acres with 4.4 miles of trail.
What makes Firestone stand out
Where Firestone beats most towns.
A growing town
Firestone has grown 99% since 2010
10,147 counted in 2010 and 16,381 in 2020; an estimated 20,129 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 23% since 2020, after 61.4% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Firestone grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Colorado), ordered by how far Firestone is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthLongs Peak Hospital 4.4 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 36% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →SafetyBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.1 of 20; 1.4% of households have no car; 1.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors8% conserved landA+Open →HistoryD−Open →Civic life0.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Firestone: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Firestone, and how to reach them.
PowerUnited Power16.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Firestone water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Firestone’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Colorado you can register online until 8 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 8 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWeld County Clerk and RecorderWeld County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes80504, 8052080504 88% · 80520 12%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Firestone.
Firestone fares better on crime within Colorado than nationally, has home values still below their peak and is healthy by national standards but mid-pack in Colorado.
#43for trails in CO
7.8%
conserved · 721 of 9,267 acres
32 mi
of trails · 2.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. St. Vrain State Park | 4.4 mi | 610 |
| 2. Mountain Shadows Park | — | 16 |
| 3. Settler's Park | 0.2 mi | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsA−
On state tests, Firestone’s schools beat 82% of Colorado districts
Its A− for schools comes with a D for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $567K.
Its public schools are run by the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.
82%of CO districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Ridge Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 727 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CO on state tests and graduation
HealthA−
Firestone earns an A− for health
Within Colorado it is less healthy than 59% of the 159 graded towns: Colorado sets a high bar. Against the 5,730 U.S. towns with household incomes like Firestone’s, it is healthier than 61%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
67% of Firestone adults had a checkup this year, against 71% in Colorado’s towns and 79% across U.S. towns. 21% of Firestone adults binge drink. Firestone beats the Colorado average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
82%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Firestone | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 67% | 71% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 27% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8% | 8.5% | 12% |
26 measures vs. Colorado
4 better19 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Firestone | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| More adults with obesity | 32.6% | 26.1% |
Longs Peak Hospital
4.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
41st
percentile among CO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of Firestone’s workers commute out
The average commute for its 9,448 working residents takes 32.6 minutes, against 25.2 across Colorado. Jobs based here grew from 1,589 in 2013 to 3,596.
Most working residents leave Firestone for work: only 4% work in town. Firestone’s average trip to work is 33 minutes. Since 2013, Firestone has added 2,007 jobs, to 3,596 in 2023.
4%work in town
| Firestone | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $120,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 8.5% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 18% | 18% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Firestone4%
Longmont13%
Denver11%
Boulder8%
Aurora4%
19 mi
median commute distance
3,596
jobs based in Firestone
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 45% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Firestone, expect snowy winters and hot summers
Firestone has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. The July high in Firestone is 91°F.
47″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–46°
Spring34–64°
Summer55–88°
Fall36–67°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Low risk in Firestone, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities. Since 2013, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Firestone.
36risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
6
paid flood claims since 2013
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Younger than Colorado overall
People 65 and older are 11% of residents (16% statewide). Firestone has grown 23% since 2020, to 20,129 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 38% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Firestone.
35.9median age · CO 37.7
| Firestone | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 11% | 15% | 18% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | 38.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 24% | 22% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 45% | 29% |
FirestoneColoradoUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school17%
Some college27%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.2 points. Across Colorado, 49.3% of residents are women. Median age: women 36.2, men 35.8.
| Firestone | CO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.7% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.7% | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.9% | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.1% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.7% | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.3% | 5.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.4% | 7.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 17.2% | 19.7% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.2% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.3% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.7% | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.2% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
SafetyB
Firestone reports less crime per resident than 58% of U.S. towns
At 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 72% of Colorado’s graded towns. Violent crime is rare: 30 reported in 2025, 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
58%of U.S. towns report more crimeBSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Firestone1.5
Colorado4.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Firestone8.3
Colorado22.4
U.S.15.5
58th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
72nd
percentile among CO towns
30
violent crimes reported in 2025
167
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade D
Firestone earns a D for cost of living
The typical value, about $567K, is 9% below its July 2022 peak.
The typical Firestone home is worth about $567,000, down 2.4% in a year, 7% above the Colorado typical home.
$567KZillow home value
| Firestone | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,009 a month | $1,807 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 81% | 71% | 73% |
Typical home value
Firestone$567K
Colorado$529K
Market temperature
42
days on market
99.9%
sale-to-list price
−2.4%
value change, 1 year
24
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 72 attractions →Red Rocks Amphitheatre and 58 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Firestone. Close and well known come first.
Big draw37 mi TheatreRed Rocks Amphitheatre
Big draw29 mi Stadium & arenaEmpower Field at Mile High
28 mi Stadium & arenaBall Arena
28 mi Stadium & arenaCoors Field
31 mi National ParkRocky Mountain National Park4.2M visitors a year
24 mi Stadium & arenaDick's Sporting Goods ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Empower Field at Mile High: Thelastcanadian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ball Arena: KM Newnham, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Coors Field: Matt Kozlowski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rocky Mountain National Park: Charles M. Sauer -- Charlessauer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Dick's Sporting Goods Park: Tom Pratt, CC BY 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Firestone
19pages on Firestone
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 82% of CO districts · 4 schoolsSafetyB1.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than CO on 4 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingD$567K typical home · down 2.4% in a yearWork & commuteA$120K median household income · 3,596 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 36% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Firestone; the nearest are
Institute of Taoist Education and AcupunctureUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Louisville15.4 miUniversity of Colorado BoulderUniversity or college · Public · Boulder19.8 mi$15,666 in-state tuitionCommunity College of AuroraCommunity college · Public · Aurora31.1 mi$4,470 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Firestone residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Colorado.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Firestone for work
Where Firestone’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,596jobs based in Firestone
4%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Firestone
Statutory town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
The Town of Firestone is a statutory town in southwestern Weld County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 16,381 at the 2020 United States census, a 61.44% increase since the 2010 United States census. Firestone is a part of the Greeley, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 14 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,970 ft
- ZIP code
- 80520
Firestone’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Firestone.
Fort Lupton next door grades lower for schools (C+ to Firestone’s A−) and higher for cost of living (B− to D).
MeadFrederickLongmontFort LuptonFirestone
How the neighbors grade
| Town | CO rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone | #60 | B+ | D | B | A− | A− |
| Mead | #42 | A− | C | B | A− | A |
| Frederick | #25 | A | C− | A− | A− | A |
| Longmont | #31 | A− | C− | — | A− | A |
| Fort Lupton | #146 | C− | B− | C | C+ | C |
Longmont reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Firestone with a neighbor →
Questions about Firestone
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Firestone, CO a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Firestone grades B+ overall, better than 70% of U.S. towns and #60 of 158 in Colorado. It grades A− for health, B for safety and A− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Firestone, CO expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.