Littleton, Littleton CO — neighborhood review

Littleton, CO

Littleton · Arapahoe County · CO 80120

Updated August 4, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$628K

Median Price

61/100

Walk Score

9/10

Schools

21 min

to Denver, CO

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
ASchools
90/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Commute
85/100
CWalkability
61/100
WYLT Score66/100

Our Take

Littleton offers great schools and a quick 21‑minute drive into Denver, but the high home prices and almost zero walkability make it a stretch for many families. If you can afford the cost and don’t mind a car‑centric lifestyle, it can work.

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The Good

  • Top‑rated schools (average 8.5/10),
  • Strong median income and solid commute to Denver (21 minutes),
  • Low flood risk (Zone X)

Real Talk

  • !Home values are more than six times median household income, making ownership a long‑term financial commitment,
  • !Walk score of 0 means almost every errand requires a car, limiting spontaneity,
  • !Limited public transit and bike infrastructure reduce flexibility for non‑drivers,
  • !Noise from nearby highways can affect quietness especially for night‑time residents
  • $High property taxes in Colorado,
  • $Potential HOA fees in many subdivisions,
  • $Higher utility costs due to cooler climate and larger homes

Best For

Families seeking quality schoolsCommuters to DenverPeople who prefer suburban quiet over urban buzzThose willing to pay a premium for a stable community

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityPoor
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Littleton, 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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