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Denver, CO
Denver · CO 80218
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$565K
Median Price
59/100
Walk Score
7.8/10
Schools
5 min
to Denver downtown
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
78/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
C-Walkability
59/100
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
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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