Commerce City

Commerce City is a municipality in Adams County in Colorado, located about 6 miles (10 km) north of downtown Denver. The area covers around 36 square miles (93 square kilometers) and sits at an elevation of roughly 5,164 feet (1,574 meters) above sea level.

The first settlement appeared in 1859 when John D. Henderson established a ranch and trading post here during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. The municipality developed into an industrial site with refineries and chemical plants during the 20th century.

The city takes its name from its founders' intention to create a trading center, reflected in the English word for business. Today the place is marked by large sports facilities and industrial areas that shape daily life.

The municipality sits along several major highways and can be reached by car from Denver in a short time. Housing costs here are lower than in surrounding Denver suburbs.

A national wildlife refuge sits within city limits and provides habitat for numerous native animal species. The land was formerly a restricted military area and later converted into a nature reserve.

Location: Adams County

Inception: 1952

Elevation above the sea: 1,574 m

Website: http://ci.commerce-city.co.us

GPS coordinates: 39.84083,-104.90111

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:22