Livability Score

68
/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 D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Grace French Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The French Press
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Donut House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Volcano Tea House
Coffee Shop
Devil and Angel
Coffee Shop
The Cornerstone Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
Coffee Story
Coffee Shop
Coco
Coffee Shop
Paprika Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sertinos
Coffee Shop
Snowl Snow Bowl
Coffee Shop
Grounds for Dismissal Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lamar's Donuts
Coffee Shop
Wonder Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sonder Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
IFKA Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Family Karaoke
Nightclub
Stampede Mesquite Grill & Dance Emporium
Nightclub
PT's Centerfold Show Club
Nightclub
The Golden Pyramid
Nightclub
Night Club California
Nightclub
AMF Aurora Lanes
Bowling Alley
Cinemark Century 16 Aurora
Cinema
Movie Tavern Aurora
Cinema
Cinema Grill
Cinema
Aurora History Museum
Museum
Stutler Bowl
Stadium
Larry D. Carter Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (7) D-
Discount Liquor
Alcohol
Boston Market
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Antique Liquors
Alcohol
Noonan's Tavern
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Cookies by Design
Sweets
Chambers Discount Liquors
Alcohol
9 Mile Liquors
Alcohol
Chipotle
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Winchell's Donut House
Fast Food
Dragon Meadery
Bar
America's Bar & Grill
Bar
Dry Dock Brewing Co
Bar
A Bit Twisted Brewpub
Bar
DQ + Orange Julius
Fast Food
NZW Liquors
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Mad Greek Lounge
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Mix n’ Fix
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Majestic Saloon
Bar
Fitness (1) C-
Heather Gardens Community Center
Community Centre
Achieve Gymnastics
Gym
Powerhouse Gym
Gym
Colorado Muslim Community Center
Community Centre
Rocky Mountain Lifting Club
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
One Beat Crossfit
Gym
Bally Total Fitness
Gym
Jazzercise
Gym
Crunch
Gym
The Artisan Town Homes & Apartments Clubhouse
Community Centre
VASA Fitness
Gym
Korean Academy of Taekwondo
Gym
Prestige Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
India's Harvest
Grocery Store
L&A Market
Grocery Store
Panadería Tlaquepaque
Bakery
Bombay Bazaar
Grocery Store
Sam's Meats
Butcher
La Cocinita
Butcher
Daniel’s of Paris
Bakery
El Jakalito Market
Grocery Store
Edris International Market
Grocery Store
Sabor Latino Market
Butcher
Ananda Bazaar
Grocery Store
Panaderia Luna Bakery
Bakery
Arash International Market
Grocery Store
Europa
Grocery Store
Haat Bazar
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
Bangla Bazaar
Grocery Store
Yum Yum
Bakery
King Soopers
Grocery Store
New York Bakery
Bakery
Cinnabon
Bakery
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Crestridge Park
Park
Eagle Park
Park
Olympic Park
Park
Wheel Park
Park
Cherry Creek State Park Campground
Park
Park Playground
Playground
School Playground
Playground
Tierra Park
Park
Jewell Wetlands
Park
Jewel Wetlands
Park
Eastridge Park
Park
Peoria Hills Park
Park
Meadowood Park
Park
Kennedy Ballfields Complex
Park
Utah Park
Park
Carson Park
Park
Meadowood Park
Park
Horseshoe Park
Park
Los Ninos Park
Park
Horseshoe Natural Area
Park
Peoria Hills Park
Park
Mission Viejo Park
Park
Havana Heights Park
Park
Kingsborough Park
Park
Peoria Hills Park
Park
Shops (4) D-
Alta
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Link Tech Wireless
Electronics
Salon Platinum
Beauty
The Point International Market
Convenience Store
Jordan's Barber Shop & Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Alpine Electronics & Communications
Electronics
Game Force
Toys
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
The Companies of Arapahoe County Security Centers Inc.
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Alta
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
CP Phone Store
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
At The Beach
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Karms Threading Skincare Salon
Hairdresser
Hairizon Salon
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
T & M Conoco Convenience
Convenience Store
Salon International
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. City Center (A+)

2. Dam East-West (A+)

3. Dayton Triangle (A+)

4. North Aurora (A+)

5. Village East (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Heather Gardens.
Public Transit Stops (34)
Stops & Stations A+
E Marina Dr 13900 block
Bus Stop
E Marina Dr 13900 block
Bus Stop
E Marina Dr 14000 block
Bus Stop
E Marina Dr 14000 block
Bus Stop
E Marina Dr 13800 block
Bus Stop
Yale Ave & S Abilene St
Bus Stop
Yale Ave & S Blawkhawk St
Bus Stop
E Marina Dr 13800 block
Bus Stop
Yale Ave & S Abilene St
Bus Stop
E Marina Dr 14200 block
Bus Stop
E Marina Dr 14200 block
Bus Stop
Yale Ave & S Cimarron St
Bus Stop
E Marina Dr & E Linvale Pl
Bus Stop
E Yale Ave & E Marina Dr
Bus Stop
E Marina Dr 13700 block
Bus Stop
E Marina Dr 13700 block
Bus Stop
E Yale Ave & S Xanadu Way
Bus Stop
E Yale Ave & S Xanadu Way
Bus Stop
E Marina Dr & S Xanadu St
Bus Stop
E Yale Ave & S Wheeling Way
Bus Stop
S Blackhawk St. & Harvard Ave.
Bus Stop
Iliff Gate A
Bus Stop
E Marina Dr & S Xanadu St
Bus Stop
E Yale Ave & S Vaughn Way
Bus Stop
Iliff
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.0% D+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Laredo Highline (A+)

2. City Center (A+)

3. City Center North (A+)

4. Sable Altura Chambers (A+)

5. Rocky Ridge (A+)

cost of living B-

The cost of living in Heather Gardens is 115/100 - which is 4% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Norfolk Glen (A+)

2. City Center (A+)

3. Sunny Vale (A+)

4. Sable Altura Chambers (A+)

5. Centretech (A+)

crime D+

Heather Gardens crime rates are 3,957 per 100k, which is 9% higher than Colorado
Property Crime
3,711 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
246 crimes per 100k B
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Meadow Wood (A-)

2. Tallyn's Reach (C+)

3. Aurora Highlands (C)

4. Park Villas (D+)

5. Heather Gardens (D+)

employment B

The median income in Heather Gardens is $53,026 - which is 15% lower than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$53,026 D-
Unemployment Rate
1.3% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Saddle Rock Golf Club (A+)

2. Seven Hills (A+)

3. Shenandoah (A+)

4. Morris Heights (A+)

5. Pheasant Run (A+)

health D

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Aurora Station 7
Fire Station
King Soopers Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aurora Medical Weight Loss
Doctor
Aspenwood Dental Associates
Dentist
Aurora Dentist Office
Dentist
Mile High Primary Care
Doctor
Smile Hi Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Affordable Dentures & Implants
Dentist
Risas Dental
Dentist
Associates in Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Aurora Fire and Rescue Station 6
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Total Wellness Center
Clinic
Zap Laser Center
Clinic
The Medical Center Of Aurora
Hospital
Inivision Sally Jobe
Clinic
Rocky Mountain ENT Associates
Clinic
Colorado Orthopedic Consultants
Doctor
Potomac Primary Care
Clinic
Southeast Family Chiropractic
Doctor
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Aurora Hills (C)

2. Chambers Heights (C)

3. City Center (C)

4. City Center North (C)

5. Dam East-West (C)

housing A+

Heather Gardens home prices are $259,900 - which is 2% lower than Colorado
Home Price
$259,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
4.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Lakeshore (A+)

2. Seven Hills (A+)

3. Sableridge (A+)

4. Sable Altura Chambers (A+)

5. Meadow Wood (A+)

schools D-

The Heather Gardens graduation rate is 93% - which is 7% higher than Colorado
School Test Scores
25% F
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Century Elementary School
Axl Academy
Yale Elementary School
Jewell Elementary School
Polton Community Elementary School
Prairie Middle School
Eastridge Community Elementary School
Dartmouth Elementary School
Mission Viejo Elementary School
Crescent View Academy
Holy Love Preschool & Kindergarten
Ponderosa Elementary School
Dalton Elementary School
Joe Shoemaker School
Village East Community Elementary School
Sagebrush Elementary School
Columbia Middle School
Iowa Elementary School
Aurora Hills Middle School
Cimarron Elementary School
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School
Mrachek Middle School
Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Vassar Elementary School
Aurora Quest K-8
High Schools (0) F
Overland High School
Gateway High School
Rangeview High School
Smoky Hill High School
Options School
Empower Community High School
Denver Jewish Day School
Vanguard Classical School - East
Lotus School For Excellence
Cherry Creek High School
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Delmar Parkway (A)

2. Tallyn's Reach (A-)

3. Sableridge (B)

4. Murphy Creek (B-)

5. City Center (C+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Tower Triangle (A+)

2. Dam East-West (A+)

3. Saddle Rock Golf Club (A+)

4. Heather Ridge (A+)

5. Pheasant Run (A+)

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  • Heather Gardens has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Heather Gardens crime rates are 25% lower than the Aurora average
  • Cost of living in Heather Gardens is 5% lower than the Aurora average
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Heather Gardens? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Crestridge Park
      Eagle Park
      Olympic Park
      Wheel Park
      Cherry Creek State Park Campground
      Park Playground
      School Playground
      Tierra Park

      Entertainment

      Amphitheater
      Family Karaoke
      Stampede Mesquite Grill & Dance Emporium
      PT's Centerfold Show Club
      The Golden Pyramid
      Night Club California
      AMF Aurora Lanes
      Cinemark Century 16 Aurora

      Food & Drink

      Discount Liquor
      Boston Market
      Subway
      Antique Liquors
      Noonan's Tavern
      Subway
      Cookies by Design
      Chambers Discount Liquors

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Heather Gardens? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Heather Gardens.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      13% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Heather Gardens? The cost of living in Heather Gardens is 115/100 - which is 4% higher than Colorado.
      Heather Gardens
      115

      15% more expensive than average

      Aurora
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Heather Gardens? Heather Gardens crime rates are 3,957, which are 9% higher than Colorado
      Total Crime
      3,957 per 100k people

      70% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      70% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Heather Gardens? The median income in Heather Gardens is $53,026 which is 15% lower than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $53,0264% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,09321% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      73% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      University of Colorado Hospital
      Concentra Urgent Care
      Kindred Hospital Aurora
      The Medical Center Of Aurora
      Metro Community Providers North Aurora Family Health Services
      Children's Hospital Colorado Emergency Department (ED)
      Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
      Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2 & Emergency Department (University Hospital)

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Target Pharmacy
      King Soopers Pharmacy
      King Soopers Pharmacy
      Safeway
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Mile High Primary Care
      Iora Primary Care
      Aurora Medical Weight Loss
      First Aid
      Colorado Orthopedic Consultants
      SCL Medical Group
      Southeast Family Chiropractic
      Workwell Occupational Medicine

      A+ Housing

      What are Heather Gardens home prices? Heather Gardens home prices are $259,900 - which is 2% lower than Colorado
      Median home value
      $259,90041% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,46855% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      20% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Heather Gardens have good schools? The Heather Gardens graduation rate is 93% - which is 7% higher than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      49% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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