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Applewood

#5 in Best Places to Live in Jefferson County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Denver, CO
  • 13 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    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 dense 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 highly rated.
    About Applewood...
    Population
    8,173

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $430,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,425
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense 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
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    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.