Information on Arvada, Adams County
The Home rule municipality of Arvada is located in the state of Colorado, in Adams County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Arvada Home rule municipality HALL, Adams County
| Arvada Home rule municipality Hall's address | Arvada Arvada Municipal Building PO Box 8101 Arvada CO 80001 United States | |
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| Phone number of Arvada Home rule municipality Hall | +1 720-898-7000 | |
| Arvada, CO email | Loading... | |
| Arvada official website | arvada.org | |
| Mayor of Arvada | Marc Williams | |
| Adams County, Colorado: Vital Records | Arvada vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Colorado birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Arvada
What county is Arvada CO in?Arvada, CO is located in Adams County |
Where is Arvada, Colorado ?Arvada lies within Jefferson and Adams counties. It is situated in the north-central part of Colorado, USA, forming part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area. Located just northwest of Denver, Arvada is bordered by Westminster to the north and Wheat Ridge to the south. |
What is the cost of living in Arvada CO ?The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado (Jefferson County) is relatively high. Housing averages around $550,000 for a home, while monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment is about $1,900. Transportation costs are approximately 10% higher than the national average, and grocery prices are also above average, affecting overall affordability. |
Arvada administrative division
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams - other counties in Colorado |
Arvada building department, CO
If you're planning a construction project in Arvada, CO, obtaining the necessary permits is a crucial first step to ensure compliance with local building codes and regulations. To request a permit, you'll need to visit the Arvada Building Inspection Division, which is conveniently located at the Arvada City Hall. While there, you can find detailed information about the requirements specific to your project. It's also advisable to contact the office directly to inquire about the costs associated with your permit as well as the processing times you can expect. Getting in touch with the local authorities will help streamline the process and ensure your project gets off to a smooth start.
| Office | Arvada Building Department |
|---|---|
| City | Arvada |
| State | Colorado |
| Address | 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002 |
| Phone | 720-898-7620 |
| Website | https://www.arvada.org/departments/community-development/building-inspections |
Demography of Arvada
| Name of Arvada inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 106 433 inhabitants | 8 / 229 | ||
| Population density in Arvada | 2 976,2 pop/sq mi (1 149,1 pop/km²) | |||
Air quality
| Arvada Air Quality Today | 22 (Good) |
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List of Passport Facilities in Arvada, CO
Where to apply for a passport in Arvada, CO? There are 2 passport offices in Arvada, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| CITY OF ARVADA | 8101 RALSTON ROAD | 7208987552 |
| USPO - ARVADA | 5885 ALLISON STREET | 3034322092 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Arvada
There are 26 bank branches in Arvada.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Arvada with 6 branch offices, followed by FirstBank with 3 branch offices and then Wells Fargo Bank, National Association with 3 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Arvada:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 6 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| FirstBank | 3 | Full Service Retail Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| TCF National Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Compass Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| KeyBank National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of the West | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Citywide Banks | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| NBH Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Arvada administrative numbers
| Arvada Home rule municipality code | 0803455 |
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| Arvada Home rule municipality postcode | 80001 |
Transportation modes in Arvada
| Airport | Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport 6.9 miles Boulder Municipal Airport 17.1 miles Buckley Air Force Base 20.4 miles |
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Arvada territory
| Arvada area | 35,76 sq mi (92,62 km²) |
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| Arvada altitude | 5 371 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 39.8097 Longitude: -105.107 Latitude: 39° 48' 35'' North Longitude: 105° 6' 25'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -7:00 (America/Denver) Summer time : UTC -6:00 Winter time : UTC -7:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Arvada | |
 Mechelen |  Jinzhou |  Kyzylorda |
| Natural parks | Arvada isn't part of a natural park |
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What is Arvada close to?
Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
| Nearby cities include: Wheat Ridge, Lakeside, Mountain View and Edgewater | ||
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| Superior | Westminster | Westminster |
| Golden |  | Wheat Ridge |
| Golden | Wheat Ridge | Wheat Ridge |
| Wheat Ridge 2.6 miles | Lakeside 3.4 miles | Mountain View 3.6 miles |
| Edgewater 4.7 miles | Westminster 5.5 miles | Federal Heights 6.1 miles |
| Golden 7.2 miles | Lakewood 7.7 miles | Superior 8.8 miles |
| Northglenn 9.7 miles | Broomfield 10.4 miles | Louisville 11.2 miles |
| Thornton 11.4 miles | Glendale 11.8 miles | Sheridan 12.2 miles |
| Denver 12.5 miles | Englewood 12.8 miles | Lafayette 12.8 miles |
| Bow Mar 13 miles | Morrison 13.8 miles | Cherry Hills Village 14.6 miles |
Distance between Arvada and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 837 miles | Houston : 886 miles | Philadelphia : 1583 miles |
| Phoenix : 579 miles closest | San Antonio : 808 miles | San Diego : 826 miles |
| Dallas : 672 miles | San Jose : 919 miles | Jacksonville : 1474 miles |
| Indianapolis : 1006 miles | San Francisco : 976 miles | Austin : 778 miles |
| Columbus : 1171 miles | Fort Worth : 650 miles | Charlotte : 1365 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Arvada, CO
Elementary schools in Arvada
Allendale Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 243
Arvada K-8
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 612
Campbell Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 294
Doral Academy Of Colorado
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 168
FitzMorris Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 315
Foster Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 527
Fremont Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 292
Hackberry Hill Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 501
Lawrence Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 365
Lincoln Charter Academy
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 736
Little Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 364
Meiklejohn Elementary
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 787
Parr Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 353
Peck Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 332
Secrest Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 373
Sierra Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 549
Stott Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 336
Swanson Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 358
Tennyson Knolls Elementary School
District of Westminster Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 371
Thomson Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 368
Three Creeks Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Van Arsdale Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 513
Vanderhoof Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 476
Warder Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 401
Weber Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 440
West Woods Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 795
Middle schools in Arvada
Drake Junior High School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 676
Moore Middle School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 387
North Arvada Middle School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 471
Oberon Junior High School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 560
High schools in Arvada
Arvada High School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 836
Arvada West High School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1740
Pomona High School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1517
Ralston Valley Senior High School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1821
Warren Technical North
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : 10, Highest grade : 12
Students : 11
Alternative schools in Arvada
Early College Of Arvada
District of State Charter School InstituteLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 351
Excel Academy Charter School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 519
Two Roads Charter School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 639
Private schools in Arvada
Kindercare Learning Center
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 36
Primrose School Of West Woods
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 66
Shrine Of St Anne School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8Students : 353
St Joan Of Arc Early Learning Center
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 114
The Academy Ece Of Arvada
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 52
Leisure and activities in Arvada surrounding area
| Zoo | |
|---|---|
| Denver Zoo to Denver 9.1 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Indian Tree Golf Club | Lake Arbor Golf Course |
| West Woods Golf Club | Applewood Golf Course to Golden 4.2 miles |
| Stoney Creek Golf Course | The The Blue at Courses at Hyland Hills to Westminster 5 miles |
| The Heritage Golf Course at Westmoor to Westminster 6.5 miles | Legacy Ridge Golf Course at Westminster to Westminster 6.9 miles |
| The Homestead Golf Course to Lakewood 7.2 miles | Omni Interlocken Golf Club to Broomfield 7.5 miles |