Denver, Colorado
A longhorn parade through the streets of downtown Denver kicks off the city’s National Western Stock Show.Evan Semn
- StateColorado
- CountyDenver
- Population710,580
Colorado’s capital city is well-known for being a great spot for outdoor adventurers thanks to its proximity to the Rocky Mountains, but it also provides residents with plenty of urban comforts, a thriving craft brewery scene, tons of sporting events, and walkable neighborhoods full of restaurants, shops, and music venues.
Denver residents can indulge their artistic sides by visiting the Denver Art Museum, the Clyfford Still Museum, or the Art District on Santa Fe—the location of more than 30 art galleries and colorful murals. Shoppers can stroll the suburb of Cherry Creek where multiple boutiques have set up shop across 16 blocks. Nature lovers can tour the Denver Botanic Gardens; drive into the Rocky Mountain National Park for more ambitious activities like rafting, hiking, rock climbing, and biking; or enjoy the sandstone monoliths that surround the Red Rocks Amphitheatre while listening to a concert. Sports enthusiasts have no shortage of games to watch with professional football, hockey, baseball, and basketball teams all playing in its downtown stadiums.
The city is also home to a diverse food scene and more than 100 breweries and taprooms. Locals can wander several different food halls across Dever, including Avanti Food & Beverage; The Source, an artisan market housed in an old ironworks; Zeppelin Station; Denver Milk Market; and Denver Central Market, to sample everything from cured meats to cocktails and pizza to gourmet chocolates. Not to be outdone, Denver’s large community of craft brewers whip up a variety of different beers that can be found along its Beer Trail, which includes the taprooms of Wynkoop Brewing Company, Colorado’s oldest brewpub.—KR
Denver residents can indulge their artistic sides by visiting the Denver Art Museum, the Clyfford Still Museum, or the Art District on Santa Fe—the location of more than 30 art galleries and colorful murals. Shoppers can stroll the suburb of Cherry Creek where multiple boutiques have set up shop across 16 blocks. Nature lovers can tour the Denver Botanic Gardens; drive into the Rocky Mountain National Park for more ambitious activities like rafting, hiking, rock climbing, and biking; or enjoy the sandstone monoliths that surround the Red Rocks Amphitheatre while listening to a concert. Sports enthusiasts have no shortage of games to watch with professional football, hockey, baseball, and basketball teams all playing in its downtown stadiums.
The city is also home to a diverse food scene and more than 100 breweries and taprooms. Locals can wander several different food halls across Dever, including Avanti Food & Beverage; The Source, an artisan market housed in an old ironworks; Zeppelin Station; Denver Milk Market; and Denver Central Market, to sample everything from cured meats to cocktails and pizza to gourmet chocolates. Not to be outdone, Denver’s large community of craft brewers whip up a variety of different beers that can be found along its Beer Trail, which includes the taprooms of Wynkoop Brewing Company, Colorado’s oldest brewpub.—KR
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $583,423 |
| Median household income | $88,010 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 3.85%, Black: 8.79%, Hispanic: 28.92% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 6.1%, Black: 13.6%, Hispanic: 18.9% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 71.28% |
| Percent of schools serving students in the area that rank "above average" (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 27% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 23 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 23 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 76 |
Sources: ATTOM, U.S. Census Bureau, GreatSchools, Healthgrades, Caring.com, Sharecare