Best Neighborhoods in Denver, CO

20 neighborhoods analyzed and ranked by safety, schools, housing value, walkability, and lifestyle.

20
Neighborhoods
84
Avg Score
$493,320
Median Home
$1,972
Avg Rent

Denver Neighborhood Rankings

All 20 neighborhoods ranked by overall score

Denver Heights

Upscale · Ultra Luxury
93
Safety95
Schools95
Value85
Walk90
Median: $585,731 Rent: $2,342/mo Best for: Executives

Denver Hills

Upscale · Ultra Luxury
91
Safety95
Schools95
Value84
Walk92
Median: $451,348 Rent: $1,805/mo Best for: Affluent Families

Denver Estates

Suburban · Exclusive
89
Safety94
Schools94
Value84
Walk92
Median: $532,385 Rent: $2,129/mo Best for: Wealthy Families

Royal Denver

Suburban · Luxury
89
Safety94
Schools94
Value84
Walk87
Median: $542,276 Rent: $2,169/mo Best for: Families

Denver Ranch

Suburban · Spacious
88
Safety92
Schools93
Value84
Walk87
Median: $594,927 Rent: $2,379/mo Best for: Families

The Heights

Urban · Trendy
87
Safety89
Schools89
Value83
Walk83
Median: $509,837 Rent: $2,039/mo Best for: Young Professionals

Denver Grove

Residential · Charming
85
Safety87
Schools88
Value84
Walk86
Median: $416,901 Rent: $1,667/mo Best for: Professionals

North Denver

Residential · Suburban
85
Safety87
Schools88
Value85
Walk85
Median: $425,926 Rent: $1,703/mo Best for: Commuters

West Denver

Residential · Gentrifying
85
Safety87
Schools88
Value83
Walk87
Median: $566,548 Rent: $2,266/mo Best for: Young Families

Denver Village

Mixed · Hip
84
Safety86
Schools87
Value81
Walk80
Median: $531,204 Rent: $2,124/mo Best for: Millennials

Denver Park

Residential · Family-Friendly
83
Safety86
Schools87
Value81
Walk78
Median: $459,442 Rent: $1,837/mo Best for: Families

East Denver

Mixed · Diverse
81
Safety82
Schools83
Value82
Walk80
Median: $432,534 Rent: $1,730/mo Best for: Families

Denver Meadows

Suburban · Quiet
81
Safety84
Schools83
Value82
Walk85
Median: $558,299 Rent: $2,233/mo Best for: Retirees

Midtown

Urban · Urban
80
Safety80
Schools81
Value79
Walk79
Median: $424,737 Rent: $1,698/mo Best for: Professionals

Denver Gardens

Residential · Established
80
Safety82
Schools83
Value80
Walk84
Median: $503,788 Rent: $2,015/mo Best for: Families

Arts District

Cultural · Creative
79
Safety78
Schools79
Value80
Walk76
Median: $471,082 Rent: $1,884/mo Best for: Artists

Downtown

Urban · Vibrant
77
Safety76
Schools77
Value75
Walk79
Median: $347,229 Rent: $1,388/mo Best for: Young Professionals

South Denver

Mixed · Diverse
77
Safety75
Schools77
Value79
Walk74
Median: $503,548 Rent: $2,014/mo Best for: First-time Buyers

Industrial District

Industrial · Emerging
74
Safety71
Schools73
Value78
Walk72
Median: $483,692 Rent: $1,934/mo Best for: Investors

Warehouse District

Mixed · Up-and-Coming
72
Safety69
Schools70
Value77
Walk73
Median: $524,966 Rent: $2,099/mo Best for: Entrepreneurs

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