Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (13) B
La Dolce Vita
Coffee Shop
Hunter Bay Coffee
Coffee Shop
Einstein's Bagels
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Bardo Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Amethyst Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tenn Street Coffee
Coffee Shop
Main Café
Coffee Shop
Claver Café
Coffee Shop
Allegro Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Downpours Coffee
Coffee Shop
Denver Cat Company
Coffee Shop
Clarke Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (13) A+
Gallery 1874
Art Gallery
Harkins Arvada 14
Cinema
McIlvoy House
Museum
Western Bowl
Bowling Alley
Art Center and Gallery
Art Gallery
Arvada Center For The Arts And Humanities
Theatre Arts
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Elvis Cinemas
Cinema
Lakeside Amusement Park
Theme Park
Wheat Ridge Lanes
Bowling Alley
Kirk Norlin Studio & Gallery
Art Gallery
Westward Gallery
Art Gallery
Oriental Theater
Theatre Arts
Lalu: imagine. create. play.
Theatre Arts
O’Sullivan Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Science Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Lapis Gallery
Art Gallery
Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre
Theatre Arts
Neorama Art Studio
Art Gallery
Denver Puppet Theater
Theatre Arts
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Theme Park
Food and Drink (85) A+
Arby's
Fast Food
New Image Brewing Co
Bar
Grand Lake's Yukon Street Tavern
Bar
Denver Beer Company
Bar
The Mighty Burger
Fast Food
Scrumptious
Sweets
12 Volt Tavern
Bar
Silver Vines Winery
Bar
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Liquor Paradise
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
PeaceJam Foundation
Community Centre
Vantage Movement
Gym
Armbrust Pro Gym
Gym
FitBox
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Alpine CrossFit
Gym
Yoga Studio
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
The Dailey Method
Gym
DriveTrain Fitness
Gym
Regis Fitness Center
Gym
Gymnasium
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Personal Pilates Plus
Gym
CrossFit Vantage
Gym
Ph7 Pilates
Gym
APEX Recreation Center
Community Centre
FIT36 Denver Highlands
Gym
Fitness Together
Gym
Titanium Fitness
Gym
Ta Da Gymnastics Studio
Gym
Senior Assistance Center
Community Centre
North Denver Knights of Columbus
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (14) F
Cold Stone Creamery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Bakery
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Valhalla Cakes
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Valente’s Deli, Bakery Italian Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (227) A+
Johnny Roberts Memorial Park
Park
Ralston Central Park
Park
Wadsworth Park
Park
Terrace Park
Park
Creekside Park
Park
Stocke-Walter Park
Park
Giffith Station Park
Park
Ralston Cove Park
Park
Foster Park
Park
Ladybug Park
Park
Fitzmorris Park
Park
Four Acre Lake Park
Park
Secrest Park
Park
Columbine Park
Park
Jack B Tomlinson Park
Park
Johnson Park
Park
Harold D Lutz Sports Complex
Park
Squiggles the Sea Monster
Playground
Marge Roberts Park
Park
Independence Park
Park
Homestead Park
Park
CreekSide Park
Park
Arvada Tennis Center
Park
Lew Walsh Park
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
Shops (50) A+
Arvada Army Navy Surplus
Clothing
Third Eye Gifts
Gift Shop
Custom Flooring Specialists
Interior Decoration
Crystal Joys
Interior Decoration
Sock
Clothing
Ramah Flower Company
Florist
Little By Little
Clothing
Vouna
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
PetSmart
Pets
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Conoco
Convenience Store
Lady Janes Haircuts
Hairdresser
Sola Salons
Beauty
SAS Shoes
Shoes
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Like New PCs
Electronics
Amanda's Bridal & Tux
Clothing
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Five Below
Discount Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Verizon
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Arvada.
Public Transit Stops (105)
Stops & Stations
A+
Ralston Rd & Allison St
Bus Stop
Ralston Rd & Allison St
Bus Stop
Ralston Rd & Carr St
Bus Stop
Ralston Rd & Carr St
Bus Stop
Ralston Rd & Olde Wadsworth Blvd
Bus Stop
Olde Wadsworth Blvd & Ralston Rd
Bus Stop
Ralston Rd & Olde Wadsworth Blvd
Bus Stop
Olde Town Arvada Gate A
Bus Stop
Olde Town Arvada Gate B
Bus Stop
Olde Town Arvada
Transit Station
Olde Town Arvada Gate C
Bus Stop
Olde Town Arvada Gate D
Bus Stop
Olde Town Arvada Gate E
Bus Stop
Olde Town Arvada Gate F
Bus Stop
Olde Town Arvada Gate G
Bus Stop
Ralston Rd & Upham St
Bus Stop
Ralston Rd & Wadsworth Blvd
Bus Stop
Ralston Rd & Field St
Bus Stop
Ralston Rd & Garrison St
Bus Stop
Ralston Rd & Garrison St
Bus Stop
W 58th Ave
Bus Stop
Ralston Rd & Independence St
Bus Stop
W 58th Ave between Kipling Pkwy & Independence St
Bus Stop
W 58th Ave & Kipling Pkwy
Bus Stop
Kipling Pkwy & W 58th Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.6%
F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Arvada is 132/100 - which is 19% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C-
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crime C-

Arvada crime rates are 3,292 per 100k, which is 10% lower than Colorado
Property Crime
3,033 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
259 crimes per 100k
B
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employment A+

The median income in Arvada is $92,669 - which is 48% higher than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$92,669
A+
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
B+
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health C

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (31)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Arvada Police Department Headquarters
Police
Arvada Police Chief
Police
Arvada Fire Protection District Station 1
Fire Station
Generations Dentistry
Dentist
Arvada vision & eye clinic
Clinic
Arvada Dental Center
Dentist
Kidney Center of Arvada
Clinic
Arvada Smiles Dentistry
Dentist
NextCare Urgent Care
Clinic
Arvada Fire Protection District Station 4
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Arvada Fire Protection District Station 2
Fire Station
Arvada Fire Protection District Station 3
Fire Station
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Police
West Metro Fire Rescue Station 16
Fire Station
Wellmore Family Practice
Doctor
risas Dental and Braces
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
West Berkeley Lake
Dentist
Lakeside Police Department
Police
Bridges Health and Wellness
Clinic
Arvada Fire Protection District Station 6
Fire Station
SCL Health Lutheran Medical Center
Hospital
Arvada Fire Protection District Headquarters
Fire Station
Lakeside Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Arvada home prices are $424,100 - which is 60% higher than Colorado
Home Price
$424,100
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
34%
A+
Home Affordability
4.6x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C+

The Arvada graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Colorado
School Test Scores
40%
F
High School Grad. Rates
90%
A-
Elementary Schools (32) A+
Arvada K-8
Lawrence Elementary School
Shrine Of St Anne School
Peck Elementary School
Foster Elementary School
Fitzmorris Elementary School
Secrest Elementary School
Allendale Elementary School
Two Roads Charter School
Swanson Elementary School
Pennington Elementary School
Campbell Elementary School
Early College Of Arvada
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Wilmore Davis Elementary School
Vanderhoof Elementary School
Stevens Elementary School
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Hackberry Hill Elementary School
Lincoln Charter Academy
Sts Peter & Paul
Warder Elementary School
Tennyson Knolls Elementary School
Fremont Elementary School
Thomson Elementary School
High Schools (8) F
Arvada High School
Two Roads Charter School
Early College Of Arvada
Warren Tech North
Arvada West High School
Westminster High School
Wheat Ridge High School
Arrupe Jesuit High School
Pomona High School
Beth Eden Baptist School
Hidden Lake High School
Jefferson Junior/Senior High School
Tennyson Center For Children At Cch
Colorado Prep Academy
Pikes Peak Online School
Sobesky Academy
Excel Academy Charter School
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ratings A+

Arvada has an overall rating of 88% from 9 reviews.
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User Surveys (8)
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Mountain Beauty and Modern Comfort - Arvada, CO 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 23, 2010) My wife and I stopped in Arvada Colorado last year, and had the opportunity to spend a little time there. Arvada is nestled at the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Be sure to plan on being there before dark to see the beautiful mountain sunset. Being a history lover I was ex ...Read More cited to visit the historic downtown area, and to learn that Arvada was the first place in Colorado to have gold discovered. The find was on Ralston Creek, where a spot of land has been set aside to honor the discovery.

This is by no means a gold rush town. The city of Arvada is a modern city, with all the luxuries you would expect to find in such a place. Arvada hosts attractions and festivals all year long, with themes ranging from chocolate to scare crows. Arvada also houses over 125 mile of bicycle and walking trails. These trails connect with others that can take you west to the Rocky Mountains or east to Denver.

Located in the midst of several major highways and right on the Amtrak rails makes the city more than convenient to stop in. I promise you won't be disappointed with your stay in Arvada. Read Less
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      Arvada, CO

      Situated off of Interstate 70, Arvada is one of the top cities in Colorado for families. Its easy access to Denver makse it a good choice for professionals who work in Colorado's capital city. Home prices in Arvada are slightly higher than in other nearby communities, but that is just a testament to the desirability of the area. Arvada gives residents easy access to all of the outdoor wonders that are readily accessible in the Denver area. Escaping to the ski resorts only takes about one hour from your front door from this lovely city.

      Arvada holds a special place in Colorado state history as the site of the first gold strike. Those who were looking to strike it rich flocked to the city in droves to settle a thriving community. In fact, the area was home to the first King Scoopers grocery store. The popular chain now has several locations in the city to meet the needs of shoppers. Mark VII Equipment Company is one of the area's top employers. Elements Massage is another highly rated company to work for that provides much needed services to the active population of Arvada.

      Arvada is the home of the Colorado Train Museum. This attraction is a hit with young children and adults alike as it lets you get up close to a decommissioned locomotive that once carried important provisions all around the Rocky Mountains. Water World is a nearby water park that has a good selection of water slides, pools, and lounge chairs where you can soak up some sun. Clear Creek has been a favorite destination for many in Arvada since their childhood. The area is home to some of the best rafting, fishing, and camping in the Denver area.

      The Regional Transportation District is the largest provider of public transportation in the city. They operate a fleet of busses and shuttles that serve a number of fixed-routes throughout the day. In addition to this option, Lyft and Uber drivers are also pretty easy to track down in Arvada. Traffic is not typically a problem in the city thanks to its relatively small population of over 115,000 residents.

      Olde Town Arvada, Cameo Heights, and Lake Arbor are a few of the areas that should likely be near the top of your search as you begin to look for a home to purchase or lease. Each of the neighborhoods offers some unique amenities and perks that are hard to find elsewhere. They also offer access to some of the city's top schools. In general, Arvada offers one of the better public school experiences in the entire state thanks to a large tax base from which teachers are paid competitive salaries.

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Arvada? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Johnny Roberts Memorial Park
      Ralston Central Park
      Wadsworth Park
      Terrace Park
      Creekside Park
      Stocke-Walter Park
      Giffith Station Park
      Ralston Cove Park

      Entertainment

      Gallery 1874
      Harkins Arvada 14
      McIlvoy House
      Western Bowl
      Art Center and Gallery
      Arvada Center For The Arts And Humanities
      Bowlero
      Elvis Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Arby's
      New Image Brewing Co
      Grand Lake's Yukon Street Tavern
      Denver Beer Company
      The Mighty Burger
      Scrumptious
      12 Volt Tavern
      Silver Vines Winery

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Arvada? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Arvada.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Arvada a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Lisha Barre MD, LLC