2021 Best Places for Young Professionals in Colorado

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

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

Civic Center

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

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• 2,256 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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• 10,549 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

Jefferson Park

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: I like living in Jefferson Park a lot. It's close to downtown, but is considerably quiet. The people in the neighborhood are friendly and meeting people is easy. The park itself is usually nearly empty, clean, and quite beautiful. ...Read 1 Review

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• 3,490 Population

Union Station

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: It's a nice city with plenty to do, good public transportation, a great biking initiative. Main problem is that too many people are moving here, driving up rent and clogging the streets with traffic.Read 1 Review

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• 7,500 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

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

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

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

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

Speer

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4.4 out of 5  10 reviews

Parent: Its a great place, interesting, fun, diverse, liberal.Read 10 Reviews

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• 12,061 Population

Belcaro

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

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• 6,127 Population

Lincoln Park

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO

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• 6,916 Population

Whittier

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: My parents have lived in my neighborhood for 27 years and I have lived there for entire life. I love my neighborhood because I always feel safe and welcomed wherever I go. We live close to one of the biggest parks and high schools in Denver, Colorado, where I have met many of my best friends. The diversity in my neighborhood has been very inspirational to me while I was growing up and as it increases it will continue to inspire the younger kids as they grow up. With the strong sense of community and support I would not want to live anywhere else...Read 2 Reviews

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• 5,528 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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• 7,798 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

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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• 5,874 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

Inverness

• Suburb of Denver, CO
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Niche User: There is a neighborhood security guard and everyone seems to pay attention to those around them.Read 6 Reviews

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• 1,567 Population

Cole

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 3.78 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: It's a quiet neighborhood in the city being that it is only 5 minutes away from the hustle & bustle of downtown. The architecture is historic and the character of the neighborhood is vibrant and always revamping with new events!...Read 9 Reviews

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• 4,552 Population

Virginia Village

• Neighborhood in Denver, CO
• Rating 3.15 out of 5  27 reviews

Current Resident: Lovely neighborhood for sure! The people in my area are kind and pleasant and do make an effort to get to know each other. There are several great parks in this neighborhood, which encourages people to really take advantage of the outdoor spaces. In addition, the Virginia Village Library is one of the cutest libraries ever. Though it is small, there are a lot of great resources there and they offer great volunteering opportunities. Overall, a great place to live...Read 27 Reviews

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• 19,614 Population

Rosedale

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

Niche User: This area is very nice, removed from busy city activity. There are lots of restaurants and local shopping availability. The parks and recreational centers are awesome. Many small schools and communities work together to create a better environment. My one dislike about this area is that it is more difficult to access highways and public transportation like the light rail. Driving is almost necessary, and it's not ideal. I see the area growing with more families moving in, local restaurants and shops opening...Read 4 Reviews

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• 2,780 Population