The City of Wheat Ridge is a home rule municipality in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Wheat Ridge is located immediately west of Denver and is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Wheat Ridge Municipal Center is approximately 8.5 miles (14 km) west-northwest of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. The city had a population of 32,007, as of 2026 according to World Population Review.
Mountain West
Wheat Ridge
Jefferson County, CO
Population
32,263
Walk Score
68 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,429
Median home value
$538,300
[[municipal corporation
1969
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Historic districts
- Baugh, James H., House · listed 2012
- Crown Hill Burial Park · listed 2008
Notable landmarks
- Fruitdale Grade School · listed 2013
- Pioneer Sod House · listed 1973
- Richards Mansion · listed 1977
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