Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Colorado (2026 Rankings)
Retirement is about finding the right balance of safety, affordability, and quality of life. We analyzed 11 neighborhoods in Colorado to find the best areas for retirees, focusing on low crime rates and reasonable cost of living.
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
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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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