Population
Littleton has an estimated 45,971 residents (2026 estimate, as cited by U.S. News & World Report), up from 44,710 in 2024 (DataUSA). The 2020 Census count was 44,846.
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Homes for Sale in Littleton, CO
Littleton is an Arapahoe County city of about 46,000 residents with a typical home value near $612,000. U.S. News & World Report ranked it among Colorado's best places to live for 2026-2027.
City Profile for Littleton, CO
Average Home Prices
The typical home value is about $612,465 (Zillow), down 1.6% over the past year. The Census median owner-occupied home value is $630,600 (2020-2024 ACS).
Average Cost of Living
Littleton's cost of living index is about 77 on the BestPlaces scale where the U.S. average is 100, with a housing index of 82. Median selected monthly owner costs with a mortgage run about $2,437 (Census ACS).
Largest Community
A single largest neighborhood has not been confirmed. Historic Downtown Littleton along Main Street is the city's best-known district.
Safety
A Niche crime and safety grade has not been confirmed for Littleton. BestPlaces reports a crime index of 77, slightly below the national average.
Rankings & Schools
Littleton ranked #5 in Colorado in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Places to Live rankings. Median household income is about $108,105 (2026 estimate, as cited by U.S. News/homes.com).
Income & Demographics
Median household income is about $108,105 (2026 estimate, as cited by U.S. News & World Report/homes.com), and the median age is about 40.8 (DataUSA, 2024).
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Senior Living Average Costs in Littleton, CO
| Care Type | Average Local Cost |
|---|---|
| Independent Living | $4,379 / month |
| Assisted Living | $6,395 / month |
| Memory Care | $7,487 / month |
| Nursing Care | $10,159 to $12,182 / month |
Data verified on October 1st, 2026.
Sources:
- • U.S. Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 population estimates, 2020 Census and ACS 2020-2024 figures (https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html)
- • Niche, Best Suburbs in Colorado ranking (https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/best-suburbs/s/colorado/)
- • Zillow data, via Stacker Average home prices (https://stacker.com/colorado/denver/cities-most-expensive-homes-denver-metro-area-0)
- • Denver Metro Association of Realtors, via ColoradoBiz (https://coloradobiz.com/denver-metro-housing-market-balanced-buyers-leverage/)
- • Common Sense Institute – Crime statistics (https://www.commonsenseinstituteus.org/colorado/research/crime-and-public-safety/property-and-violent-crime-rates-in-colorados-largest-cities)
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