YOUR GUIDE TO DENVER
Home & Moving
Explore neighborhoods, moving guides, housing and everything for settling into Denver.
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Where to live around Denver
Moving to Denver starts with choosing where. These are the neighborhoods and communities across the Denver area that newcomers ask about most, from the central city to the suburbs and the places beyond.
Each place below has its own page with what it is like, who lives there, typical home values and costs where the Census Bureau publishes them, the businesses nearby, and a write-up confirmed against its sources. Use the map to see how they fit together, then open any page to dig in. When you are ready to compare, the city comparison and the Home & Moving guide pick up from here.
Map of Denver neighborhoods
Compare the neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Area | Type | Population | Median household income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoDo (Lower Downtown) | Central Denver | Neighborhood | — | — | — |
| RiNo (River North) | Central Denver | District | — | — | — |
| Capitol Hill | Central Denver | Neighborhood | — | — | — |
| Five Points | Central Denver | Neighborhood | — | — | — |
| Cherry Creek | Central Denver | Neighborhood | — | — | — |
| Golden Triangle | Central Denver | Neighborhood | — | — | — |
| Highland (LoHi) | West Denver | Neighborhood | — | — | — |
| Berkeley | West Denver | Neighborhood | — | — | — |
| Sloan Lake | West Denver | Neighborhood | — | — | — |
| Baker | South Denver | Neighborhood | — | — | — |
| Washington Park | South Denver | Neighborhood | — | — | — |
| Congress Park | East Denver | Neighborhood | — | — | — |
| Park Hill | East Denver | Neighborhood | — | — | — |
| Central Park (Stapleton) | East Denver | Neighborhood | — | — | — |
| Aurora | East and south suburbs | City | 394,432 | $88,368 | $469,100 |
| Centennial | East and south suburbs | City | 108,201 | $131,928 | $658,100 |
| Englewood | East and south suburbs | City | 34,129 | $86,800 | $572,900 |
| Littleton | East and south suburbs | City | 44,710 | $98,839 | $630,600 |
| Highlands Ranch | South suburbs | Community | 102,257 | $159,307 | $712,700 |
| Parker | South suburbs | Town | 61,783 | $133,369 | $646,300 |
| Castle Rock | South suburbs | Town | 79,123 | $145,197 | $652,900 |
| Lakewood | West suburbs | City | 156,583 | $89,792 | $574,400 |
| Golden | West suburbs | City | 20,417 | $98,582 | $837,700 |
| Arvada | North suburbs | City | 122,634 | $117,348 | $632,600 |
| Westminster | North suburbs | City | 115,484 | $100,272 | $532,400 |
Population, income and home values are U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates, published for cities, towns and census-designated places; a dash means the Census Bureau does not publish that figure for the place.
Explore each neighborhood
Neighborhood in Denver
LoDo (Lower Downtown)
LoDo is an unofficial neighborhood in Denver, Colorado, and is one of the oldest places of settlement in the city.
District in Denver
RiNo (River North)
RiNo, the River North Art District, is a Denver certified creative district about one mile in radius, east of I-25 to Larimer Street and south of I-70 to Park Avenue West/Broadway.
Neighborhood in Denver
Capitol Hill
The Capitol Hill neighborhood of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, United States, is bordered by Broadway, Downing Street, Colfax Avenue, and Seventh Avenue, which carry large…
Neighborhood in Denver
Five Points
Five Points is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Denver, Colorado. It is now one of the fastest growing in terms of both redevelopment and population.
Neighborhood in Denver
Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek is a neighborhood in Denver, Colorado, in the United States. It has many newer residences mixed in with some of Denver's older homes.
Neighborhood in Denver
Golden Triangle
Civic Center, Denver is a neighborhood in Denver, Colorado, United States. The northern part of the neighborhood overlaps partially with the Denver Civic Center, an area of parks and civic…
Neighborhood in Denver
Highland (LoHi)
Highland is a distinct city-center neighborhood in Denver, Colorado, United States, bounded by West 38th Avenue to the north, a Union Pacific Railroad line on the east, the South Platte…
Neighborhood in Denver
Berkeley
Berkeley is a city-center neighborhood in Denver, Colorado, located in the area traditionally called the "Northside", on the west side of Interstate 25 and just south of Interstate 70.
Neighborhood in Denver
Sloan Lake
Sloan Lake, also known as Sloan's Lake and Sloans Lake, is a body of water, park, and neighborhood in Denver, Colorado.
Neighborhood in Denver
Baker
Baker is a neighborhood in Denver, Colorado, United States.
Neighborhood in Denver
Washington Park
Washington Park is a neighborhood and public urban park in Denver, Colorado. The Washington Park is a blend of historic and contemporary styles of architecture.
Neighborhood in Denver
Congress Park
Congress Park is a park and a neighborhood in the City and County of Denver, Colorado, United States. In 2010, the neighborhood had 10,235 residents and 5,724 households.
Neighborhood in Denver
Park Hill
Park Hill is a neighborhood in Denver, Colorado, U.S. Located in the northeastern quadrant of the city, it is bordered by Colorado Boulevard on the west, East Colfax Avenue on the south,…
Neighborhood in Denver
Central Park (Stapleton)
Central Park, previously Stapleton, is a neighborhood within the city limits of Denver and Aurora, Colorado.
City
Aurora
Aurora is a home rule city located in Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties, Colorado, United States.
City
Centennial
Centennial is a home rule city located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 108,418 at the 2020 United States census, making Centennial the 11th most…
City
Englewood
The City of Englewood is a home rule city located in western Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 33,659 at the 2020 United States census.
City
Littleton
Littleton is a home rule municipality city located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. Littleton is the county seat of Arapahoe County and is a part of the…
Community
Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch is an unincorporated community in and governed by Douglas County, Colorado, United States.
Town
Parker
Parker is a home rule municipality in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. As a self-declared "town" under the home rule statutes, Parker is the second most populous town in the county;…
Town
Castle Rock
Castle Rock is a home rule town that is the county seat of and the most-populous municipality in Douglas County, Colorado, United States.
City
Lakewood
Lakewood is the home rule city that is the most populous municipality in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 155,984 at the 2020 U.S.
City
Golden
Golden is a home rule city that is the county seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 20,399 at the 2020 United States census.
City
Arvada
Arvada is a home rule city located in Jefferson and Adams counties, Colorado, United States. The city population was 124,402 at the 2020 United States census, with 121,510 residing in…
City
Westminster
Westminster is a home rule city located in Adams and Jefferson counties, Colorado, United States.