Denver, Denver CO — neighborhood review

Denver, CO

Denver · CO 80209

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$1.0M

Median Price

71/100

Walk Score

9/10

Schools

8 min

to Denver, CO

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
ASchools
90/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
B-Walkability
71/100
WYLT Score66/100

Our Take

80209 has great schools and easy access to downtown, but the walk score is terrible and parking and traffic can bite. It’s expensive and you’ll need a car to get around.

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The Good

  • Highly rated public schools
  • Close to downtown and major employers
  • Low flood risk
  • Good mix of parks and recreation
  • High median income indicates strong local economy

Real Talk

  • !Walk score is 15 – you’ll need a car for most errands
  • !Property prices and rents are high compared to city average
  • !Traffic congestion during rush hours can be severe
  • !Winter weather can cause parking and transit delays
  • !High local taxes and insurance costs add up
  • $Parking fees in commercial areas
  • $HOA or condo association fees in many developments
  • $Higher property insurance premiums due to elevated risk of snow damage

Best For

Young professionalsFamilies with school-aged childrenRemote workers needing good connectivityPeople who value proximity to downtown

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Denver, CO

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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