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Suburb
Denver

Superior

#2 in Best Suburbs to Live in Colorado
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Denver, CO
  • 21 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    B+
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    A
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
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Superior is a suburb of Denver with a population of 12,879. Superior is in Boulder County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Superior offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Superior there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Superior and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Superior are highly rated.
About Superior...
Population
12,879

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$491,100
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,723
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    42%
  • Own
    58%
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Superior 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
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    18%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    6%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    36%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    13%

Working in Superior

Jobs
A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$119,810
National
$55,322
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    Superior Reviews

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    I've been living in Superior for 3 1/2 years and have loved it! Everything you need, whether it be the grocery store, starbucks, walmart, high quality restaurants, movie theaters, malls, is within walking distance. Mountain biking trails are abundant with the closest one being 10 minutes away. It is certainly not the most expensive place to live in Colorado, which is Vail, but you do have to make more than $50,000 to live comfortably here. If you have the money, it's a great place to rent or buy.
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    I really like our town! My one small issue is that there aren't many fun places to go to eat, so you generally have to go to Boulder if you want to see any spiffy restaurants. Besides for that, it's great.
    It's a great place to live! I love how everything is close to each other making it really easy to plan outings for a family. Also there are many open spaces and parks in the area that are well maintained which is great for the spring, summer, and fall activities. I would like to see less construction in the area. The items for construction have just been left there and it seems that construction has stopped for some reason and even though we need the improved roads its causing far to much trouble with traffic.