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The 25 Best Neighborhoods in Denver in 2024
By Jessica Giles & Daliah Singer
Take a look around at the license plates in your neck of the woods, and you’ll know this to be true: People from all over the country flock to Denver. And we don’t have to tell you why. Cough, abundant sunshine, sensational restaurants and bars, a vibrant arts and music scene, and cutting-edge businesses, cough. There is a lot to love about the Mile High lifestyle—not to mention our proximity to those oh-so-appealing Rocky Mountains.
What’s less obvious is exactly where to settle down. Our sixth annual top neighborhoods list is here to help. We evaluated all 78 official Denver neighborhoods through our livability formula (see “The Process,” below), which takes into account home values, school quality, safety, and those distinctive aspects that set a place apart like its cultural offerings, food access, bike-ability, open spaces, and more.
This year’s list was inevitably shaped by a brutal 2023 housing market with high interest rates and fewer buyers. For the first time since we started compiling this list, the average home price dropped in 50 of the city’s 78 neighborhoods. But even in the midst of a rough real estate year, people found their forever homes in Denver, often prioritizing safety and affordability over the trendiest parts of town.
With interest rates dropping, you might be tempted to secure your own slice of Mile High City paradise. So, whether you’re moving to the Centennial State from Texas (stifle your groans, locals) or just hopping ’hoods, our list of the 25 best places to live right now—and how to enjoy it once you put down roots—is here when you’re ready.
