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Suburb
Denver

Applewood

#5 in Best Places to Live in Jefferson County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Denver, CO
  • 13 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A-
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Applewood is a suburb of Denver with a population of 8,173. Applewood is in Jefferson County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Applewood offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Applewood there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Applewood and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Applewood are above average.
About Applewood...
Population
8,173

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$430,800
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,425
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    26%
  • Own
    74%
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Applewood Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    283
  • Murder
    —
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    —
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500
  • Theft
    —
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    15%
  • 10-17 years
    5%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    21%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    20%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    13%

Working in Applewood

Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$82,459
National
$55,322
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    Applewood Reviews

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    This neighborhood is very safe and has an excellent amount of activities to do. I wish there was more diversity and more of a community feel. It is very family friendly with a lot of kids. Housing prices are slightly expensive. It is a beautiful area not too far from the major cities but with no city traffic. There are lots of trails to hike, bike or run.
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    This area is and will continue to be very family oriented. Families partake in many outdoor activities together and there is a positive atmosphere. Personally, I would not choose to live here again, only because I want to experience something new, but perhaps I would move back after living somewhere else for a few years.
    The home owner's association leaves the neighborhood with a lot of space to do what they want with their homes. The neighborhood does not look tacky, yet isn't too uniform. It is unique.