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Centennial, CO vs Denver, CO

Centennial, CO vs Denver, CO: What the data shows

Centennial, CO is in Centennial, CO while Denver, CO is in Denver, CO — both in the same state. On home prices, Denver, CO is the more affordable option at $459,100 median — $111,900 less than Centennial, CO's $571,000. WYLT rates Centennial, CO as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Denver, CO as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Centennial, CO has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Denver, CO has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Centennial, CO has Low flood risk and Denver, CO has Low flood risk.

Denver, CO is the more walkable neighborhood. Centennial, CO scores 2/100 (car-dependent) versus Denver, CO's 21/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Denver, CO has the higher school rating Centennial, CO rates 8.7/10 and Denver, CO rates 9/10.

CategoryCentennial, CODenver, CO
Housing
VerdictThink twiceThink twice
Median Price$571K$459K

Lower price

Median Rent$2K$2K

Lower rent

Median Income$104K

Higher income

$74K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score2/10021/100

More walkable

Transit Score2/100

Better transit

Minimal transit
Bike Score2/10018/100

More bikeable

Commute23 min10 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateGood

Cleaner air

Community
Schools8.7/109/10

Better schools

Best for
Families with school‑focused prioritiesCommuters to Denver who prefer a suburban feelHigh‑income earners looking for good local amenities
FamiliesProfessionalsSchool districts

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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