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Littleton
  • Suburb of Denver, CO

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Littleton is a suburb of Denver with a population of 45,465. Littleton is in Arapahoe County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Littleton offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Littleton there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Littleton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Littleton are highly rated.

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About Littleton...
Population
45,465

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$471,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,414
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    40%
  • Own
    60%
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Littleton Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    86.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    32.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    40.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    602.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,760.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    450.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    18%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    20%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

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