A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    B-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    A
  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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Population
649,654

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$271,300
National
$178,600
Median Rent
$962
National
$928
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    51%
  • Own
    49%

Denver Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
  • Colleges

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      406
      0
    • Murder
      8
      0
    • Rape
      80
      41
    • Robbery
      180
      0
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      698
      1
    • Theft
      2,193
      2,081
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      640
      0

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Median Household Income
    $53,637
    National
    $53,889
    Children
    18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      11%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      13%
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    Denver is a great place to live with many things to do downtown, in each small neighborhood, and the surrounding areas. The mountains are close enough for half day, full day, or weekend trips for hiking, skiing, whitewater rafting, climbing, and more. The public transportation system is fantastic, with lightrail and bus lines that go all over the city and to other regions as well. Bike paths are also abundant, which is wonderful because traffic can be pretty bad. Rush hour lasts a lot longer than an hour, but using the public transportation system and biking are two great options in this area. Cost of living is pretty steep, but salaries are also larger here than in other areas, so it balances out all right. There are tons of places to shop, dine, and explore!
    Review Denver
    Denver is a beautiful, vibrant city that anyone will love. Job opportunities are on the rise and pay well in a large variety of industries. The options for families and singles alike leave many options to keep even the pickiest person happy. There are many outdoor activities that include hiking, biking and wild life watching. Nighlife in Denver and the surrounding areas is full of life. People are able to choose from clubs, bars, and restaurants with great views and top chefs! The cost of living in this beautiful city can be expensive when living in the heart of Denver but overall, the list of benefits make the expense well worth it. Denver is one of the fastest growing cities today and with good reason.
    I was born and raised in Denver. I have traveled to most of the United States and to several other countries, yet I have stayed in Denver. I like this city so much that I decided to stay. There's something for everyone-outdoor sports/activities a plenty, art walks, festivals, music shows (good music scene), performing arts, great restaurants, lots of parks, amusement parks, museums, and many groups you can join that have weekly activities.
    I've also heard that people in Denver are really nice!