Denver Metro

The Denver Metro offers an incredible variety of housing styles, including everything from bungalows, Victorian or Tudor-style homes, traditional single-family homes, or contemporary grand luxury homes.

Welcome to the Denver Metro

 
A young, hip, and exciting area with opportunities to live your best life every day
 

The Denver Metro offers an incredible variety of housing styles, including everything from bungalows, Victorian or Tudor-style homes, traditional single-family homes, or contemporary grand luxury homes. Finding the property of your dreams in the Denver Metro may mean narrowing down the many properties available and making a list of the amenities you want most, whether you're looking for the privacy of a mountain home or the convenience of a home closer to the city. 

In Denver, you'll have the joy of experiencing all four seasons and all the activities that go along with them. At the same time, you'll appreciate the city amenities available in the greater Denver area. 

What to Love

  • Ideal location at the base of the Rocky Mountains
  • Gorgeous weather
  • Fantastic arts and food scene 
  • The best of both worlds, for fantastic shopping and dining or quieter days in the mountains
  • Conveniently located, with easy airport access

Local Lifestyle

Denver has something for everyone, including a young, hip lifestyle with plenty of breweries, shopping opportunities, and local restaurants. Many of its residents embrace a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, swimming, or simply walking around one of the many parks. It has a great music scene, buzzing nightlife, and many employment opportunities, including government work, university jobs, and healthcare. 

Denver is well-known for its relatively easy access to stunning ski slopes and gorgeous mountains, which are often some of the biggest draws in the area. Recreation in Denver doesn't stop in the winter but rather gets increasingly exciting as people head out to the slopes. 

Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping

You'll find a variety of great dining opportunities across the Denver Metro. Visit Guard and Grace to check out some of the best steaks in the Denver area or visit Fruition Restaurant for one of the best farm-fresh New American dining opportunities in Colorado. At The Capital Grille, you'll find an incredible upscale chophouse experience, complete with classic American fare. 

One of the best areas to check out is South Pearl Street in Denver which has great walkability to some wonderful restaurants such as Sushi Den and Izakaya Den or coffee shops such as Stella’s Coffee.  There is also a large farmer’s market on Pearl Street all summer long.


If you're looking for a place to take in fantastic theater and other performances, consider the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, where you'll find ten different performance spaces where you can take in plays, musicals, and more. The Denver Performing Arts Complex also offers a number of exciting entertainment opportunities. 

And of course, Denver is home to some exciting professional sports teams such as the Denver Broncos football, Rockies baseball, Avalanche hockey, Nuggets basketball, and Mammoth lacrosse.

Things to Do

When it comes to festivals and events, Denver regularly has something new to deliver. Try visiting the Denver International Festival, the Denver Greek Festival, or the Denver Arts Festival each year. Of course, there are many outdoor opportunities throughout the Denver area. Check out Confluence Park for picturesque trails and kayaking, or visit Inspiration Point Park for gorgeous, paved trails and scenic views that will have you enjoying the fresh air.

One of the most treasured parks is 155-acre Washington Park which has 2 lakes and a 2.6-mile biking and running trail loop.  There are also paddle boats, tennis, and basketball courts for locals to enjoy.

 If you're looking for an urban park with more attractions, consider City Park, with its amazing city views and multiple amenities, including a zoo and golf course. With so many things to do in the Denver area, residents will always be able to find something to enjoy or a new exciting adventure to take. 

 

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Overview for Denver Metro, CO

706,799 people live in Denver Metro, where the median age is 34.8 and the average individual income is $50,642. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

706,799

Total Population

34.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$50,642

Average individual Income

Around Denver Metro, CO

There's plenty to do around Denver Metro, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
62
Bikeable
Bike Score
27
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including CherryArts Festival at Stanley, Si Nuan Thai Private Chef & Catering Services, and The Pie Queen.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$$ 0.63 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.58 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.58 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.58 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.93 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.03 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

Schools in Denver Metro, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Denver Metro. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Steck Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Florida Pitt-Waller Ece-8 School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Teller Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Most Precious Blood School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Iliff Preschool Inc.
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
University Park Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Bromwell Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Bryant Webster Dual Language Ece-8 School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
2/5
PUBLIC
1st - 5th
5/5
Eagleton Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Edison Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Johnson Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
4/5
Valdez Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Denison Montessori School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
2/5
Florence Crittenton High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Polaris Elementary School
PUBLIC
1st - 5th
5/5
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
2/5
STRIVE Prep - Sunnyside
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
University Prep - Arapahoe St.
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
North High School Engagement Center
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
DSST: Byers Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Reach Charter School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
RiseUp Community School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Garfield Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Good Shepherd Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Parzival Shield Waldorf Preschool Kindergarten
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Ricks Center For Gifted Children
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
St John's Lutheran School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Childrens Garden Montessori
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Beach Court Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Columbian Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Cowell Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Emily Griffith High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
International Academy of Denver at Harrington
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
John F Kennedy High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Steele Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Swansea Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Cole Arts and Science Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
PUBLIC
K - 12th
1/5
KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
DSST: College View Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Girls Athletic Leadership School High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Colorado High School Charter - GES
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 2nd
No rating available
St Vincent De Paul Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Asbury Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Centennial A School for Expeditionary Learning
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Colfax Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
College View Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Garden Place Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
1/5
Gust Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Contemporary Learning Academy
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
University Prep - Steele St.
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Academia Ana Marie Sandoval
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
2/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
1/5
Stephen Knight Center for Early Education
PUBLIC
PreK - K
No rating available
Creativity Challenge Community
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
DSST: College View High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
5280 High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
American Indian Academy of Denver
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Colorado International School
PRIVATE
PreK - 7th
No rating available
Cheltenham Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Columbine Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Godsman Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Dora Moore Ece-8 School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Whittier Ece-8 School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
5th - 12th
No rating available
Denver Justice High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
STRIVE Prep - Westwood
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Denver Center for 21st-Century Learning at Wyman
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
DSST: Cole Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School
PUBLIC
7th - 12th
2/5
Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Compassion Road Academy
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Accelerated Schools
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
The Montessori School Of Washington Park
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
St Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Yeshiva Toras Chaim High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Montessori Academy Of Colorado
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
St Elizabeth School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
PUBLIC
K - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Holm Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Denver School of the Arts
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
5/5
Southmoor Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
DSST: Montview High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Westerly Creek Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Isabella Bird Community School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Stanley British Primary School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Denver Academy Of Torah
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
Thw Logan School For Creative Learning
PRIVATE
Undergrad - Undergrad
No rating available
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Ellis Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
McMeen Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Palmer Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Samuels Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Smith Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Highline Academy Southeast
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Denver Language School
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
Swigert International School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Denver Discovery School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Primrose School At Lowry
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Bradley International School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Carson Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Stedman Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Thomas Jefferson High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Odyssey School of Denver
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
Lowry Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
5/5
DSST: Montview Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Paddington Station
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Vanguard Classical School - West
PUBLIC
K - 8th
1/5
Colorado Skies Academy
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Ashley Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
George Washington High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Denver Green School Southeast
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
McAuliffe International School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
McAuliffe Manual Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Christ The King Roman Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Grant Ranch Ece-8 School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
2/5
Brown International Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Fairview Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Force Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Colorado High School Charter
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
West Leadership Academy
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
1/5
STRIVE Prep - Ruby Hill
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Notre Dame Parish School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Arrupe Jesuit High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Tennyson Center For Children At Cch
PRIVATE
1st - 12th
No rating available
Munroe Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Valverde Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Denver Center for International Studies
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
2/5
STRIVE Prep - Federal
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Trevista at Horace Mann
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
STRIVE Prep - Smart Academy
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
La Academia At The Denver Inner City Parish
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
Auraria Early Learning Center
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Doull Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Knapp Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Schmitt Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Denver Online High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Rocky Mountain Prep: Berkeley
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Bear Valley International School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Beth Jacob High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Escuela De Guadalupe
PRIVATE
PreK - 7th
No rating available
Abraham Lincoln High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Barnum Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Career Education Center Early College
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Goldrick Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Kaiser Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Newlon Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Castro Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Center for Talent Development at Greenlee
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
West Early College
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Rocky Mountain Prep: Southwest
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
DSST: Henry Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Kepner Beacon Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
St Catherine Of Siena Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Maxwell Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Omar D Blair Charter School
PUBLIC
K - 8th
2/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
1/5
Escalante-Biggs Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - K
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Willow Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Highline Academy Northeast
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
KIPP Northeast Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 4th
3/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Inspire Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
John H. Amesse Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Marrama Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
1/5
Marie L. Greenwood Academy
PUBLIC
K - 8th
No rating available
SOAR at Green Valley Ranch
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Collegiate Preparatory Academy
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Northeast Early College
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Montbello Career and Technical High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Sandra Todd-Williams Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - K
No rating available
Lena Archuleta Elementary School
PUBLIC
1st - 5th
1/5
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available
DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
DSST Middle School @ Noel Campus
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Green Valley Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Noel Community Arts School
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
1/5
STRIVE Prep - Montbello
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
STRIVE Prep - Green Valley Ranch
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
DSST: Conservatory Green High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Denver Green School Northfield
PUBLIC
6th - 7th
No rating available

Demographics and Employment Data for Denver Metro, CO

Denver Metro has 313,926 households, with an average household size of 2.21. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Denver Metro do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 706,799 people call Denver Metro home. The population density is 4,617.35 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

706,799

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.8

Median Age

50.33 / 49.67%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
313,926

Total Households

2.21

Average Household Size

$50,642

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

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30 to 59 Minutes
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