Denver, CO

Denver, CO

Updated April 29, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$565K

Median Price

59/100

Walk Score

7.8/10

Schools

5 min

to Denver downtown

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
28/100
D+Quietness
50/100
D+Safety
55/100
C-Walkability
59/100
BSchools
78/100
ACommute
100/100
WYLT Score62/100

Our Take

80218 is a decent, walkable slice of Denver with good schools and a short commute to downtown, but its median home price is high relative to income and it lacks robust public transit. It’s worth considering if you value proximity to the city center and a lively urban vibe, but be ready for a higher cost of living and potential noise.

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The Good

  • Top‑rated high schools nearby
  • 5‑minute walk to downtown Denver
  • Affordable relative to West Denver
  • Walkable with some bike infrastructure

Real Talk

  • !Home prices outpace median income
  • !Property and homeowner taxes are steep
  • !Limited subway/rail options
  • !Noise from traffic and nearby bars
  • !Utilities and heating can be expensive in winter
  • $Annual property tax (~$6k)
  • $Homeowner insurance (~$1k)
  • $Parking fees if no street parking
  • $Higher utility bills due to older housing

Best For

Remote professionalsYoung couplesStudents in need of city accessFamilies looking for quality schoolsUrban dwellers who don’t mind traffic

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

Verify with real-time data

Rates are estimated from neighborhood characteristics using national FBI baselines. Actual figures vary by block — always verify with local sources before making decisions.

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