Best Neighborhoods for Families in Colorado (2026 Rankings)
Finding the best family-friendly neighborhoods in Colorado means looking at safety, walkability, and community stability. We analyzed 11 neighborhoods to find areas with the lowest crime rates combined with strong homeownership and walkability.
LoDoDenver, CO
Violent Crime Rate: 4.9 per 1K
Home Value: $520,000
Population: 10,000
Walk Score: 93/100
AQI: 48
RiNoDenver, CO
Violent Crime Rate: 4.9 per 1K
Home Value: $475,000
Population: 8,000
Walk Score: 76/100
AQI: 48
AspenCO
Violent Crime Rate: 4.9 per 1K
Home Value: $3,500,000
Population: 7,004
Walk Score: 90/100
AQI: 35
4
HighlandsDenver, CO
Violent Crime Rate: 4.9 per 1K
Home Value: $550,000
Population: 18,000
Walk Score: 94/100
AQI: 48
5
Violent Crime Rate: 4.9 per 1K
Home Value: $380,000
Population: 478,961
Walk Score: 88/100
AQI: 32
6
Cherry CreekDenver, CO
Violent Crime Rate: 4.9 per 1K
Home Value: $625,000
Population: 12,000
Walk Score: 92/100
AQI: 48
7
Violent Crime Rate: 4.9 per 1K
Home Value: $1,800,000
Population: 2,607
Walk Score: 78/100
AQI: 14
8
Violent Crime Rate: 4.9 per 1K
Home Value: $465,000
Population: 169,810
Walk Score: 92/100
AQI: 54
9
DenverCO
Violent Crime Rate: 4.9 per 1K
Home Value: $530,000
Population: 715,522
Walk Score: 95/100
AQI: 48
10
AuroraCO
Violent Crime Rate: 4.9 per 1K
Home Value: $400,000
Population: 386,261
Walk Score: 39/100
AQI: 48
11
BoulderCO
Violent Crime Rate: 4.9 per 1K
Home Value: $780,000
Population: 105,673
Walk Score: 90/100
AQI: 48
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