Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Denver, CO
4 neighborhoods ranked by safety, quiet living, air quality, affordability, and walkability — the factors that matter most for a comfortable retirement.
Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Denver — Key Takeaways
The best neighborhood for retirees in Denver is Highlands with a Retiree Score of 60/100. Denver has 4 neighborhoods evaluated for retirement livability. The safest neighborhood is Highlands with a violent crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Best air quality goes to Highlands with an AQI of 48.
Denver has a population of 715,522, a median household income of $72,661, and a median home value of $530,000, which is 88% above the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, DOT Noise Map, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Top 3 Neighborhoods for Retirees
| # | Neighborhood | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands | 60 | ||
| LoDo | 60 | ||
| Cherry Creek | 60 | ||
4 | RiNo | 59 |
Rankings by Category
Top 5 neighborhoods in Denver for each retiree-relevant metric.
Lowest violent crime rate
Lowest Air Quality Index
Lowest median home value
Highest Walk Score
Lowest property crime rate
Highest median household income
Neighborhoods are ranked using the Retiree Score, a composite livability index specifically designed for retirees. It prioritizes the factors that matter most for a comfortable, safe, and healthy retirement:
- Safety (Violent Crime)
- 25% weight
- Quiet Living (Road Noise)
- 20% weight
- Air Quality (AQI)
- 20% weight
- Affordability (Home Value)
- 20% weight
- Walkability (Walk Score)
- 15% weight
Safety is weighted highest because personal security is the top concern for retirees. Quiet living and air quality reflect the importance of a healthy, peaceful environment. Affordability matters for those on fixed incomes, and walkability supports an active lifestyle without reliance on driving.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, Walk Score, and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.