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A town of 3,455, settled in 1908. Public schools that outperform most of Colorado.
Strasburg is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades B overall, ranked 68th of 158 in Colorado, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its schools rank ahead of 72% of Colorado towns. It also does better than most on health: it is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns. A typical home there costs about $527K, 5 years of the Denver metro’s $106K median household income. Strasburg’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile, below both Colorado’s towns (1.3) and U.S. towns (0.4). Strasburg has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Engelbrecht Farm.
Where Strasburg beats most towns.
2,447 counted in 2010 and 3,307 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Colorado), ordered by how far Strasburg is from typical.
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Census counts: 1,402 in 2000, 3,307 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1955 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Strasburg is unincorporated, so Adams County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Strasburg.
Strasburg has home values still below their peak, but it is a long drive from an emergency room.
Its public schools are run by the Strasburg School District 31J. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Strasburg High School, with 364 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strasburg Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 544 | B− |
| Strasburg High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 364 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CO on state tests and graduation
Most working residents leave Strasburg for work: only 6% work in town. Strasburg’s median household income is $118,000, above both the Colorado town median ($95,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). Since 2013, Strasburg has added 302 jobs, to 596 in 2023.
| Strasburg | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.8% | 7.8% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The nearest emergency room, Adventhealth Parker, is 26.8 miles away in a straight line. Within Colorado it is less healthy than 70% of the 159 graded towns: Colorado sets a high bar.
71% of Strasburg adults had a checkup this year. Strasburg beats the Colorado average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 31% of Strasburg adults have obesity.
| Strasburg | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 71% | 71% | 79% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 26% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 27% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Strasburg | CO |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 14.4% | 10.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| More adults with obesity | 30.7% | 26.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Strasburg has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Strasburg’s July high is 89°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
1.1 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Five Acre Park | 0.3 mi | 5 |
| 2. Blackstone Ranch Commons | — | 3 |
| 3. Lyons Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The typical value, about $527K, is 9% below its June 2022 peak.
88% of households own their home in Strasburg. The typical Strasburg home is worth about $527,000, down 2.9% in a year, close to the Colorado typical home. The median rent in Strasburg is $1,362 a month.
| Strasburg | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 71% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,362 a month | $1,812 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Strasburg; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Strasburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Colorado.
Where Strasburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Census-designated place in Colorado, USA
Strasburg is an unincorporated town located east of downtown Denver along the I-70 corridor. It is home to Strasburg School District 31-J, and there are several small businesses, medical clinics, and a post office. Strasburg is a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Adams and Arapahoe counties, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. Mailing addresses in the town are assigned the ZIP Code 80136. At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Strasburg CDP was 3,307.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
By most measures, yes. Strasburg grades B overall, better than 64% of U.S. towns and #68 of 158 in Colorado. It grades B+ for health and B+ for schools.
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.