Denver

Urban sophistication meets boundless adventure in the heart of the Rockies.

Welcome to Denver

Urban sophistication meets boundless adventure in the heart of the Rockies.

Denver, the Mile High City, is a vibrant blend of outdoor adventure and urban sophistication. This bustling metropolis serves as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains and a center for cultural richness in the Mountain West. Known for its walkable districts and lush green spaces, Denver offers residents and visitors alike an impressive array of experiences, from the latest in culinary trends to expansive parklands.

Set against the backdrop of the Front Range, Denver’s atmosphere is animated by a spirit of youth and vitality thanks to its sunny days and clear, crisp nights. The city is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and urban explorers, offering everything from serene hikes in the nearby mountains to lively urban festivals. Its neighborhoods, each with a unique character, provide a sense of community within the urban sprawl, making it a magnet for families, young professionals, and creatives.

What to Love

  • Cultural Hub: Thriving art, music, and food scenes, including a bustling theater district and Michelin-starred restaurants.
  • Sports Paradise: Home to major sports teams across all seasons, including the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rockies, Denver Broncos, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, and Colorado Mammoth.
  • Outdoor Access: Proximity to the Rocky Mountains, with endless opportunities for hiking, skiing, and mountain biking.
  • Dynamic Neighborhoods: From the historic charm of Union Station to the creative vibes of the River North Arts District.
  • Health and Wellness: A focus on healthy living, supported by numerous parks, trails, and fitness-oriented communities.

Local Lifestyle

Denver’s lifestyle is a perfect illustration of Colorado’s love for the outdoors combined with urban convenience. The city's residents are known for their active and health-conscious attitudes, often starting their days with yoga in the park or cycling along the Cherry Creek Trail. Evenings might find locals enjoying craft brews at one of Denver's many microbreweries or attending a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The community’s commitment to sustainability and healthy living is evident in its numerous farmers' markets and its dedication to maintaining and expanding green spaces.

Dining and Shopping

Denver’s culinary scene is as diverse as its population. Michelin-starred establishments like The Wolf's Tailor and Beckon offer cutting-edge dining experiences that make bold statements with subtle flavors. Casual dining spots like Linger and Crema Coffee House reflect Denver's laid-back yet sophisticated style, offering everything from global street food to artisanal coffee blends.

Shopping in Denver matches its dining in variety and quality. Union Station isn’t just a transit hub — it’s also a hotspot for shopping and dining, filled with local boutiques and eateries. The Dairy Block, another notable destination, combines historic architecture with modern market spaces, offering shoppers a unique blend of retail, culinary, and entertainment options. For those looking for local and handmade products, markets like the Denver Central Market in the RiNo district provide a vibrant, community-focused shopping experience.
 

Things to Do and Entertainment

Cultural enrichment abounds in Denver. The Denver Art Museum and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science are keystones of the city's intellectual and artistic life, offering exhibits and programs that engage and inspire all ages. The Denver Performing Arts Complex enhances the city’s cultural landscape with performances ranging from ballet to Broadway.

Recreational activities are also central to Denver's allure. The city hosts a wide range of festivals, such as the Denver Chalk Art Festival and A Taste of Colorado, which showcase the city’s creative community and culinary prowess. Outdoor concerts at City Park Jazz and cinema nights under the stars at Sloan’s Lake Park provide ample entertainment opportunities that highlight the natural beauty and artistic talent of Denver.

Schools

Education in Denver is characterized by a variety of high-quality educational institutions. The city boasts several prestigious private schools, such as Kent Denver School and Colorado Academy, which are known for their rigorous academics and extensive extracurricular programs. Denver also offers innovative educational opportunities through schools like Denver Jewish Day School and St. Mary’s Academy, ensuring that families have numerous options for high-level education that caters to diverse learning styles and needs.

Property Listings

Overview for Denver, CO

706,799 people live in Denver, where the median age is 34.8 and the average individual income is $50,642. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

706,799

Total Population

34.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$50,642

Average individual Income

Around Denver, CO

There's plenty to do around Denver, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
62
Bikeable
Bike Score
27
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Haykin Family Cider, Smokin' Bones BBQ, and The Pie Queen.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.48 miles 25 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.74 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.58 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.92 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.16 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.23 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Denver, CO

Denver has 313,926 households, with an average household size of 2.21. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Denver do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 706,799 people call Denver home. The population density is 4,617.35 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

706,799

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.8

Median Age

50.33 / 49.67%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
313,926

Total Households

2.21

Average Household Size

$50,642

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

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Single
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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Denver, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Denver. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Most Precious Blood School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Iliff Preschool Inc.
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Steck Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Florida Pitt-Waller Ece-8 School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Teller Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Reach Charter School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Good Shepherd Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Parzival Shield Waldorf Preschool Kindergarten
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Ricks Center For Gifted Children
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
St John's Lutheran School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Arrupe Jesuit High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Childrens Garden Montessori
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
PUBLIC
K - 12th
1/5
La Academia At The Denver Inner City Parish
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
St Vincent De Paul Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
Auraria Early Learning Center
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Denver Online High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Colorado International School
PRIVATE
PreK - 7th
No rating available
Escuela De Guadalupe
PRIVATE
PreK - 7th
No rating available
Accelerated Schools
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
St Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
St Elizabeth School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Bryant Webster Dual Language Ece-8 School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
2/5
PUBLIC
1st - 5th
5/5
Force Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Florence Crittenton High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Polaris Elementary School
PUBLIC
1st - 5th
5/5
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
DSST: Byers Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
RiseUp Community School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Bromwell Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Brown International Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
University Park Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
West Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
John F Kennedy High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Munroe Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Steele Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Swansea Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 8th
5/5
Trevista at Horace Mann
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
STRIVE Prep - Smart Academy
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Girls Athletic Leadership School High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Beach Court Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Cowell Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Emily Griffith High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
International Academy of Denver at Harrington
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Denver Center for International Studies
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
2/5
STRIVE Prep - Federal
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Cole Arts and Science Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Colorado High School Charter - GES
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 4th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Stephen Knight Center for Early Education
PUBLIC
PreK - K
No rating available
Creativity Challenge Community
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
DSST: College View High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Bear Valley International School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Asbury Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Garden Place Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Gust Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Knapp Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Contemporary Learning Academy
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
University Prep - Steele St.
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
American Indian Academy of Denver
PUBLIC
6th - 10th
No rating available
Barnum Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Castro Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Whittier Ece-8 School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
DSST: Cole Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
French American School of Denver
PUBLIC
K - 4th
2/5
Career Education Center Early College
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Columbine Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Goldrick Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Dora Moore Ece-8 School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Newlon Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
5th - 12th
No rating available
Denver Justice High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
STRIVE Prep - Westwood
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Denver Center for 21st-Century Learning at Wyman
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School
PUBLIC
7th - 12th
2/5
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
PUBLIC
K - 12th
4/5
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Stanley British Primary School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Denver Academy Of Torah
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
Thw Logan School For Creative Learning
PRIVATE
Undergrad - Undergrad
No rating available
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Primrose School At Lowry
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Paddington Station
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Christ The King Roman Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Holm Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Southmoor Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Isabella Bird Community School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Denver School of the Arts
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
5/5
DSST: Montview High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Westerly Creek Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Ellis Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
McMeen Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Palmer Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Highline Academy Southeast
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Denver Language School
PUBLIC
K - 8th
5/5
Samuels Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Smith Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Swigert International School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Denver Discovery School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Carson Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Thomas Jefferson High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Lowry Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
DSST: Montview Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Bradley International School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Stedman Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Odyssey School of Denver
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School
PUBLIC
K - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Denver Green School Southeast
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
McAuliffe Manual Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Vanguard Classical School - West
PUBLIC
K - 8th
1/5
Ashley Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
George Washington High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
McAuliffe International School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Grant Ranch Ece-8 School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Notre Dame Parish School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Tennyson Center For Children At Cch
PRIVATE
1st - 12th
No rating available
Beth Jacob High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
DSST: Henry Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
The Montessori School Of Washington Park
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
St Catherine Of Siena Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Yeshiva Toras Chaim High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Montessori Academy Of Colorado
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Denison Montessori School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
2/5
Colorado High School Charter
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
STRIVE Prep - Sunnyside
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
University Prep - Arapahoe St.
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
North High School Engagement Center
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Pascual Ledoux Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - PreK
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
STRIVE Prep - Ruby Hill
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Eagleton Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Edison Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Fairview Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Johnson Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Valdez Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
1/5
Valverde Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Columbian Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
DSST: College View Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Centennial A School for Expeditionary Learning
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Schmitt Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Colfax Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
College View Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Doull Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Academia Ana Marie Sandoval
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
1/5
Rocky Mountain Prep: Berkeley
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Abraham Lincoln High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Cheltenham Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Center for Talent Development at Greenlee
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Compassion Road Academy
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Rocky Mountain Prep: Southwest
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Kepner Beacon Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Godsman Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Kaiser Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Collegiate Preparatory Academy
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Noel Community Arts School
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
1/5
Maxwell Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
KIPP Northeast Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 4th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Omar D Blair Charter School
PUBLIC
K - 8th
2/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
1/5
Escalante-Biggs Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - K
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Willow Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Highline Academy Northeast
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Inspire Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Montbello Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Marrama Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
SOAR at Green Valley Ranch
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Montbello High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
John H. Amesse Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
1/5
Marie L. Greenwood Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Northeast Early College
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Montbello Career and Technical High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Sandra Todd-Williams Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - K
No rating available
Lena Archuleta Elementary School
PUBLIC
1st - 5th
1/5
DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
DSST: Conservatory Green High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Denver Green School Northfield
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Green Valley Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
STRIVE Prep - Noel
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
STRIVE Prep - Green Valley Ranch
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5

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