Wash Park, CO

Wash Park, CO

Updated April 29, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Wash Park, Denver

Good for now

Verdict

$813K

Median Price

53/100

Walk Score

8.1/10

Schools

12 min

to Denver, CO

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
28/100
D+Walkability
53/100
D+Safety
55/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Schools
81/100
ACommute
100/100
WYLT Score63/100

Our Take

Wash Park has solid schools, a big park and a short drive to downtown Denver, but the high home prices and weak transit options mean you’ll pay a premium for convenience. It’s a decent fit if you value family life and easy commuting, but you’ll have to watch the cost of living.

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The Good

  • Top-rated schools
  • Large park (Washington Park)
  • 12‑minute commute to Denver
  • High median income area

Real Talk

  • !Very expensive homes and rents
  • !Limited public transit—mostly cars or bikes
  • !Walk Score is only “somewhat walkable”
  • !Neighborhood can get noisy from the park and nearby highways
  • $High property taxes and HOA fees on historic homes
  • $Parking costs in the downtown area
  • $Maintenance costs for older houses

Best For

FamiliesYoung professionalsRemote workersPet owners

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Wash Park, 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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