For far too many Colorado families, unprecedented levels of household debt has pushed the American Dream out of reach. From credit card, utility, and medical debt, to student and auto loan debt, millions of Americans are struggling to keep their heads above water, instead of getting ahead.
The following fact sheet sheds light on how the growing affordability crisis is driving families in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area further into debt.
Read the Press Release: Colorado Elected Officials, Community Members, and Local Leaders Discuss Debt and Affordability Crisis, Offer State-Level Solutions
View the Fact Sheet: Affordability in Denver, Colorado
View other Colorado Fact Sheets: Snapshot of Coloradans’ Debts: As Costs Climb, Families Struggle with Record Levels of Credit Card, Student Loan, Auto Loan, and Utility Debt
Sources
Protect Borrowers analysis of 2025 Q1 data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Consumer Credit Explorer. All figures apply to the metropolitan statistical area (MSA) of Denver, Colorado as defined by the U.S. Office of Management & Budget.