Denver
39°42’37.1″N 104°56’25.5″W
Living in Denver
Denver is an outdoor city with a vibrant, walkable downtown offering urban adventures for all ages. Within a one-mile radius, you can kayak on the Platte River; explore some of the city’s best museums; shop at art galleries and boutiques; see a Broadway touring show; enjoy live music; ride a rollercoaster or cool off in a water park; and experience exciting professional sports.
The mile-high city is located to the east of the Colorado foothills. The Denver metro area’s proximity to the Rocky Mountains and nearby mountain towns creates a multitude of opportunities for residents to ski and snowboard in the winter or bike and golf in the summer. Urban charm meets outdoor adventure in Denver. From Denver’s music venues to local breweries in trendy neighborhoods, locals always have something to do. Living in a thriving city, locals are known for their sunny disposition and go-getter attitudes. Denver is home to the largest connecting airport in Colorado, the efficient Denver International Airport. If you’re a foodie Denver is a perfect place for you! With no shortage of great places to eat, it is known to be the hub of Colorado’s culinary talent. Denver is also a hub for professional sports in Colorado, home to major league baseball, basketball, football, and hockey teams- The Colorado Rockies, The Denver Nuggets, The Denver Broncos, and the Colorado Avalanche.
Denver things to know
Denver is home to many diverse neighborhoods and is surrounded by many thriving suburban towns. With a mix of urban and suburban living options, locals are bound to find their niche. Popular urban neighborhoods such as River North Art District, otherwise known as RiNo, and the Highlands are home to hip restaurants, street art, craft breweries, and walkable, lush gardens. The upscale, urban neighborhood of Cherry Creek is known as Denver’s premier shopping center, with a beautiful, modern indoor and outdoor mall. In the Cherry Creek neighborhood, there is a variety of luxury townhomes, multi-family residences, high-end condos, and beautiful single-family homes. Communities throughout the city are surrounded by many great public and private schools and are also home to the University of Colorado Denver, Denver University, and Metro State Community College.
Overview for Denver, CO
706,799 people live in Denver, 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
$50,642
Median Age
Demographics and Employment Data for Denver, CO
Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 706,799 people call Denver home. The population density is 4,617.35 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
706,799
Total Population
High
Population Density
34.8
Median Age
50.33 / 49.67%
Men vs Women
Population by Age Group
10.96%
8.28%
8.02%
61.04%
7.3%
4.4%
51244 (19%)
51700 (19%)
164516 (62%)
Denver has 313,926 households, with an average household size of 2.21. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
313,926
Total Households
2.21
Average Household Size
$50,642
Average individual Income
With Children: 73,982 (24%)
Without Children: 239,944 (76%)
Marital Status
10%
3%
Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Denver do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Blue Collar: 8%
White Collar: 92%
Commute Time
9%
20%
16%
2%
Schools in Denver, CO
The following schools are within or nearby Denver. 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.
Name
Category
Grades
School Rating
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
Oakland Elementary
Schmitt Elementary School
Rocky Mountain Prep: Berkeley
Goldrick Elementary School
Kaiser Elementary School
Name
Category
Grades
School Rating
Schmitt Elementary School
Rocky Mountain Prep: Berkeley
Goldrick Elementary School
Kaiser Elementary School
Castro Elementary School
Escalante-Biggs Academy
Name
Category
Grades
School Rating
Bear Valley International School
DSST: Henry Middle School
Kepner Beacon Middle School
KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School
STRIVE Prep – Green Valley Ranch
STRIVE Prep – Sunnyside
Name
Category
Grades
School Rating
Legacy Options High School
KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
STRIVE Prep – Rise
Colorado High School Charter – GES
Contemporary Learning Academy
5280 High School
Name
Category
Grades
School Rating
Beth Jacob High School
Escuela De Guadalupe
St Catherine Of Siena Catholic School
The Montessori School Of Washington Park
Tennyson Center For Children At Cch
St Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy
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