2021 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Denver

North Park Hill

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4.1 out of 5  10 reviews

Current Resident: North Park Hill is a great place to raise a family, with lots of good options for school, good diversity, and a lot of pride of ownership in the homes. It feels safe to walk at night, and people in the area are very friendly. You are just a fifteen minute drive from downtown (or a short bus journey) but the area still has a less dense, neighbourhood feel, with plenty of street parking and within walking distance to parks and coffee shops...Read 10 Reviews

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• 10,351 Population

South Park Hill

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4.18 out of 5  11 reviews

Current Resident: Lots of families, very interesting houses, not too cramped, lots of places to walk dogs. There are a lot of busy streets, not the safest neighborhoodRead 11 Reviews

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• 9,546 Population

Congress Park

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 3.97 out of 5  33 reviews

Current Resident: The neighborhood has been incredible. Cheesman, City, and Congress park are all within walking distance which enables an active lifestyle. Local businesses makeup the places to shop, and there are so many lovely puppies around!...Read 33 Reviews

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• 11,475 Population

Capitol Hill

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4 out of 5  27 reviews

Current Resident: The location and architectural charm of this neighborhood is superb! I've lived in Cap Hill for over a year now and was able to get rid of my car as soon as I moved here. A twenty minute walk or less gets you to downtown Denver, multiple grocery stores, Cheesman Park, City Park, or multiple other local businesses. The infrastructure is great. I have easy access to multiple bus routes to take me anywhere in the city. I feel so fortunate to live here. I would love to see more diversity, but that's about it...Read 27 Reviews

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• 16,304 Population

Wellshire

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: The best of all worlds. Close to the city. Cool houses that people are fixing up constantly. Decent-sized yards (for a major city, certainly). One of the highest rated elementary/middle schools in Colorado. A lot of families and young kids everywhere, and a very tightknit community (mainly due to the school being the center of gravity for the neighborhood)...Read 3 Reviews

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• grade B minus

• 3,525 Population

City Park

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 3.25 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: I wish there were more side walks or that the street were not mounded. Walking around is kind of dangerous and bad on my joints.Read 8 Reviews

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• 3,677 Population

Washington Park

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Former Resident: Having lived in Washington Park for most of my life, this is an excellent neighborhood. The park itself is a great place to walk, run, bike, and play frisbee in the grassy areas. The small Gaylord Street boutique and restaurant area is a fun place to spend a Friday evening or Sunday brunch. Pearl Street, in W.P. West, offers classier restaurants and shopping. A fire department and police station are within the neighborhood. The closest high school is South...Read 6 Reviews

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• 7,514 Population

Country Club

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO

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• grade B

• 3,032 Population

City Park West

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Visitor: When I was going to the University of the Rockies in Denver, Colorado I visited this area. It was beautiful and entertaining, the downtown was safe and clean while the people were friendly and helpful. The business district was bustling and a large variety of restaurants to chose from. The abundance of green space with areas of flowers and trees. Many of the people were very polite and interested in where you were from and eager to show some good place to eat and stay. I found that when i was confused or a little lost the people were right there to help me. The parks and museums were easy to locate and getting a taxi was no problem any hour of the day or night. This city is very nice and hospitable, I would recommend it to anyone visiting Denver. Anyone that would like more information just contact me...Read 3 Reviews

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• 5,339 Population

Cory - Merrill

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

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• grade B

• 4,502 Population

Cherry Creek

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: Cherry creek is a great community and business hub outside of downtown Denver. I just recently moved into Cherry Creek. The restaurants and shops are very high end but incredibly expensive. There is a clear lack of diversity and nearly the whole neighborhood consists of white people. There is a large central mall which is great and everything is in walking distance. Cherry creek is definitely a cute part of town. The schools that are connected to Cherry Creek provide great opportunities and educations for their students...Read 6 Reviews

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• 6,850 Population

University

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 3.76 out of 5  17 reviews

Current Resident: Walkable, bikable neighborhood with great people. Great local restaurants and bars without crossing a single major road. A supermarket (Safeway) you can walk or bike to without crossing a single major road. Denver University itself is a gorgeous campus. A good bit more affordable than Platt Park, yet a 5-10 minute bike ride (according to Google Maps) to Old Pearl Street. ...Less than a 10 minute drive from the huge shopping district in Sheridan. Five miles from downtown. Convenient to I-25 (University Blvd. or Downing St.), Santa Fe (85) and Hampen Ave (285). Good public schools. Family-friendly, young-couple-friendly, and student-friendly all at once... somehow very quiet, yet still in the middle of lots to do just a short walk or bike ride away. Just a wonderful place to live...Read 17 Reviews

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• grade B minus

• 13,144 Population

North Capitol Hill

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 3.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: My favorite part about living in this neighborhood is it's convenience. I am located in walking distance from three grocery stores, multiple pharmacies and bodegas, and there are many restaurants to choose from, although I no longer patronize any due to Covid-19. One thing I would like to see change is the number of homeless people in the area. I do not want them gone, they just need housing and other resources...Read 7 Reviews

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• 6,754 Population

Baker

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4.17 out of 5  12 reviews

Former Resident: Baker is quaint, beautiful and welcoming. The houses are so unique and well kept up and the community involvement is plentiful. Close to Broadway street, there is always something to do, eat or drink. Loved living here!...Read 12 Reviews

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• 6,568 Population

Cheesman Park

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4 out of 5  10 reviews

Current Resident: Great vibe. Lots to do, high walkability. Great park, coffee and ice cream shops, restaurants, etc. Tree lined streets, some historical buildings. Feels safe.Read 10 Reviews

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• 9,309 Population

Belcaro

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4.14 out of 5  7 reviews

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• grade B

• 6,127 Population

University Park

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4 out of 5  18 reviews

Current Resident: Great places to run and be outside. Lots of affordable, unique private business. Generally safe. Near to Denver for good night life, but far enough that you don't feel like your in the City.Read 18 Reviews

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• grade B minus

• 8,156 Population

Platt Park

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4.24 out of 5  17 reviews

Current Resident: Platt Park is an active and close-knit community surrounded by small businesses, great conveniences, and parks. Platt Park provides something for everyone from bars and boutiques to restaurants and coffee shops where you can enjoy a hot cup of coffee and your favorite book. Houses of new and old surround the small business haven, making everything just a quick walk away. Walk less than a mile east and you will find yourself at Denver's Washington Park, the perfect place to enjoy life with a run, multiple sports, the quiet pond to sit around or paddle boat, and enough nature to make it a short-term escape. For the time you need a little nightlife the Tavern, Pub on Pearl, and the Lincoln Roadhouse all have you covered but if you're looking to head into the heart of the city make your way just 2 blocks over to the Lousiana- Pearl Station and hop on the 15 minute light rail ride to put you within walking distance of Market Street...Read 17 Reviews

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• grade B minus

• 5,874 Population

Stapleton

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4.12 out of 5  43 reviews

Current Resident: Stapleton is a newer community in Denver. It does not have the character of the inner city neighborhoods yet, although every year as the trees get bigger and the restaurants and shops multiply, it feels more and more like a true city neighborhood. It is just a short drive to City Park, the science and nature museum, RHINO and Colfax. We have so many parks and trails, pools and an amazing recreation center. Lots of grocery shopping options, with more being built. It is a master planned community with incredible diversity of architecture. The schools are some of the best in Denver. Friendly neighbors and tons going on like farmer market and summer concerts and plays in our two outdoor grassy amphitheaters. A great place to raise a family or just live close in to Denver with a ton of amenities and a nice newer home. Fantastic, incredible neighborhood and I think it will only grow more and more desirable as it ages and becomes established and the trees and landscape develop...Read 43 Reviews

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• 26,922 Population

Montclair

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO

• grade A

• grade B minus

• 5,739 Population

Hale

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 3.67 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: Nice up and coming neighborhood. Has some good hidden places to eat and drink. When redevelopment of university hospital is finished the area will really be booming.Read 6 Reviews

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• 7,748 Population

Five Points

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4 out of 5  21 reviews

Current Resident: Five Points neighborhood in Denver is my favorite place to live for so many reasons. I have lived and worked in the neighborhood for a year now it is unique, historical, charming and alive. We have a great community feel and Five Points is super walkable as well as bike friendly. The immediate area provides easy access to several beautiful parks, restaurants, bars and music venues (when they were open)...Read 21 Reviews

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• 22,594 Population

Downtown

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 3.81 out of 5  16 reviews

Nearby Resident: Downtown is the perfect blend of modern architecture and subtle peace living. One can have the best time exploring the streets and marveling at the infrastructure and beauty that downtown is!Read 16 Reviews

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• 4,491 Population

Highland

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

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• grade B minus

• 10,549 Population

Washington Park West

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: I like living in the area, it is a good place to grow up in. This is probably my third favorite place to live, although I've only visited the other two places.Read 3 Reviews

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• grade B minus

• 7,798 Population