Livability Score

63
/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) A+
Sun Valley Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Coffee Warehouse
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Joint
Coffee Shop
Strong, Smart & Bold Beans
Coffee Shop
5th Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Brew Culture Coffee
Coffee Shop
Choice Market Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dazbog Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Vanilla Bean Coffee House
Coffee Shop
The Library Café
Coffee Shop
Intermission Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Molecule Effect
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
2914 Coffee
Coffee Shop
Joe Maxx Coffee
Coffee Shop
Studio 6 Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Paleo Bistro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Eliot Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sapor Coffee & Concepts
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (16) A+
Convergence Station - Meow Wolf
Art Gallery
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
Museum
Empower Field at Mile High
Stadium
Seventh Circle Music Collective
Theatre Arts
Twister 2 Rollercoaster
Attraction
La Alma/Lincoln Park Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Museum
Shipwreck Falls
Attraction
Tower of Doom
Attraction
Sea Dragon
Attraction
Boomerang
Attraction
XLR8R
Attraction
Troika
Attraction
Sidewinder
Attraction
Dragonwing
Attraction
Elitch Gardens Arena
Theatre Arts
Mind Eraser
Attraction
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
Theme Park
Starz Filmcenter at the Tivoli
Cinema
Spider
Attraction
Tea Cups
Attraction
The Big Wheel
Attraction
Trocadero Theatre
Theatre Arts
Ball Arena
Stadium
Downtown Aquarium
Aquarium
Food and Drink (44) A-
Avondale Liquors
Alcohol
Hamburger Stand
Fast Food
Strange Craft Beer Company
Bar
Mile High Station
Bar
USA Discount Liquor
Alcohol
Mile High Liquors
Alcohol
Go Fast Sports & Beverage Company
Beverages
KFC
Fast Food
Mecca Tavern
Bar
Villa Park Liquors
Alcohol
Little Machine Beer
Bar
Seedstock Brewery
Bar
Drinks Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sleeping Giant Brewing Co
Bar
Los Molinos at the Tivoli
Fast Food
Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Slurps!
Fast Food
Brooklyn's at Ball Arena
Bar
Tivoli Brewing Co. Tap House
Bar
Neveria Sabor Latino
Sweets
Hot Dog Stand
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Rio Grande Liquor Store
Alcohol
Fitness (13) A+
Mile High Montessori Rude Park Early Learning Center
Community Centre
Rude Recreation Center
Community Centre
Servicios de La Raza
Community Centre
Hermanas De Color
Community Centre
CrossFit Jai
Gym
Denver Inner City Parish
Community Centre
Denver Bouldering Club
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Balance Yoga Barre
Gym
White Lotus Therapeutics
Gym
Denver Inner City Parish
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Fitwall
Gym
The Spot Boulder Studio
Gym
Kinetic Training Club
Gym
Kindness Yoga
Gym
Fly
Gym
Midtowne Spa
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Cyclebar
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Club Form Denver
Gym
Define Body & Mind
Gym
TruFit Athletic Club
Gym
The Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Villa Park Mini-Mart
Grocery Store
Choice Market
Grocery Store
Cake Depot
Bakery
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Hidden Gems Wonderland
Bakery
Evoo Marketplace
Health Food
Mi Pueblo Market
Grocery Store
Mermaids Bakery
Bakery
Habit Doughnut Dispensary
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Etai's Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Santa Fe Cookie Company
Bakery
K Food Market
Grocery Store
Pacific Mercantile
Grocery Store
Celestial Bakery
Bakery
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Murray’s Cheese Shop
Cheese
Denver Bread Company
Bakery
Great Wall Supermarket
Grocery Store
Complete Nutrition Vitamin & Supplements
Grocery Store
Make Believe Bakery
Bakery
Skye Market & Liquor
Grocery Store
Seafood Landing Fish Market
Butcher
City Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Parks (103) A+
Lakewood Gulch
Park
Rude Park
Park
Weir Gulch Marina Park
Park
Paco Sánchez Park
Park
Frog Hollow Park
Park
Sandos Park
Park
Gates Crescent Park
Park
Rope Swing
Playground
Chimney Climb
Playground
Willow's Nest
Playground
Adventure Forest
Playground
Tippy Tippy Toe Lookout
Playground
Cluster Climber
Playground
Stinky Climb
Playground
Chute Slide
Playground
Barnum Park East
Park
La Alma / Lincoln Park
Park
Hallack Park
Park
Platte River at Elitch Gardens Park
Park
Ninth Street Historic Park
Park
Jefferson Park
Park
Barnum Park South
Park
Phil Milstein Park
Park
Tivoli Quad Public Space
Park
Sculpture Park
Park
Shops (101) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Tool & Anchor Supply
Home Improvement
WinterWomen.com
Clothing
Bison Screwjack Company
Home Improvement
JB Office Furniture
Furniture
WinterKids.com
Clothing
A Pro Tool Inc
Home Improvement
Advantage Wireless
Electronics
Colorado Toy House
Toys
Duffens Optical
Optician
Casa De Fashion
Clothing
Broncos Team Store
Gift Shop
The Olive & Poppy
Florist
comCables
Electronics
Bosch Tools
Home Improvement
Mile High Embroidery
Fabric
El Rinconcito Latino
Convenience Store
Federal Indoor Flea Market
Clothing
Peak Office Furniture
Furniture
Milwaukee Electric Tool Outlet Store
Electronics
Ponce Furniture Company
Furniture
Sportsfan
Clothing
Wirelessimage
Electronics
Mile High Kutz
Hairdresser
Lane Supply Company
Home Improvement
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Northern Denver (A+)

2. Washington Park (A+)

3. Baker (A+)

4. University (A+)

5. Southeastern Denver (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Central West Denver.
Public Transit Stops (162)
Stops & Stations A+
Decatur Federal Gate D
Bus Stop
Decatur Federal Gate C
Bus Stop
Decatur Federal
Transit Station
Decatur Federal Gate B
Bus Stop
Decatur Federal Gate A
Bus Stop
Courtesy Cart 6
Bus Stop
Decatur Federal Gate E
Bus Stop
Decatur Federal Gate F
Bus Stop
Decatur Street & West 10th Avenue
Bus Stop
Decatur Federal Gate G
Bus Stop
Decatur Federal Gate H
Bus Stop
West 10th Avenue & Federal Boulevard
Bus Stop
Courtesy Cart 6
Bus Stop
West 10th Avenue & Federal Boulevard
Bus Stop
Courtesy Cart 8
Bus Stop
Courtesy Cart 5
Bus Stop
West 14th Avenue & Irving Street
Bus Stop
Courtesy Cart 3
Bus Stop
Decatur Street & West 8th Avenue
Bus Stop
Courtesy Cart 4
Bus Stop
West 10th Avenue & Hooker Street
Bus Stop
Courtesy Cart 9
Bus Stop
West 8th Avenue & Bryant Street
Bus Stop
West 8th Avenue & Decatur Street
Bus Stop
West 8th Avenue & Bryant Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.0% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Northwestern Denver (A+)

2. Cherry Creek (A+)

3. Golden Triangle (A+)

4. Washington Park (A+)

5. Jefferson Park (A+)

cost of living C

The cost of living in Central West Denver is 108/100 - which is 3% lower 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. Capitol Hill (C+)

2. Southwestern Denver (C+)

3. Northern Denver (C+)

4. Central West Denver (C)

5. Gateway-Green Valley Ranch (C-)

crime F

Central West Denver crime rates are 10,898 per 100k, which is 199% higher than Colorado
Property Crime
8,861 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,037 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Golden Triangle (D)

2. Lodo (D)

3. Gateway-Green Valley Ranch (F)

4. University (F)

5. Washington Park (F)

employment C-

The median income in Central West Denver is $49,508 - which is 21% lower than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$49,508 F
Unemployment Rate
5.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Jefferson Park (A+)

2. Highland (A+)

3. Central East Denver (A+)

4. Five Points (A+)

5. Golden Triangle (A+)

health C

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (29)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Frontier Fire Protection
Fire Station
Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center
Clinic
Mental Health Corporation of Denver
Clinic
Denver Youth Dentistry
Dentist
Transitional Medication LLC
Clinic
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Lit
Pharmacy
Stadium Medical
Ambulance Station
Auraria Police Department
Police
Urology Center of Colorado
Clinic
The Brain and Behavior Clinic
Clinic
Denver COVID-19 Testing Facility
Clinic
Colorado Acute Long Term Hospital
Hospital
Healing Vibes Acupuncture & Wellness
Clinic
Denver Fire Department Station 20
Fire Station
Project WISE
Clinic
Auraria Dental Ceramics
Dentist
Auraria Dental Lab
Dentist
Elitch Gardens First Aid Clinic
Clinic
King Soopers
Pharmacy
South Shore Dental
Dentist
Midtown Occupational Health Services
Clinic
Denver Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Denver Fire Department Station 6
Fire Station
Mental Health Corporation of Denver
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Alamo Placita (C)

2. Auraria (C)

3. Capitol Hill (C)

4. Central West Denver (C)

5. Cherry Creek (C)

housing B-

Central West Denver home prices are $245,607 - which is 7% lower than Colorado
Home Price
$245,607 A
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Washington Park (A+)

2. Stapleton (A+)

3. Gateway-Green Valley Ranch (A+)

4. Baker (A+)

5. Capitol Hill (A-)

schools F

The Central West Denver graduation rate is 67% - which is 24% lower than Colorado
School Test Scores
25% F
High School Grad. Rates
67% F
Elementary Schools (17) B-
Fairview Elementary School
Eagleton Elementary School
Cheltenham Elementary School
Auraria Early Learning Center
Lake International School
Strive Prep - Lake
Greenlee Elementary School
The Boys School Of Denver
Savio House
Colfax Elementary School
Cowell Elementary School
Barnum Elementary School
West Career Academy
West Leadership Academy
West Early College
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
Brown International Academy
Valdez Elementary School
Denver Center For International Studies
Newlon Elementary School
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon
Valverde Elementary School
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
High Schools (11) D-
Riseup Community School
Colorado High School Charter
Ace Community Challenge School
Yeshiva Toras Chaim High School
Savio House
Career Education Center Early College
La Academia At The Denver Inner City Parish
Emily Griffith High School
West Leadership Academy
West Early College
Girls Athletic Leadership School High School
Florence Crittenton High School
Academy Of Urban Learning
Compassion Road Academy
Strive Prep - Excel
Denver Center For International Studies
North High School Engagement Center
North High School
Beth Jacob High School
Contemporary Learning Academy
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School
Tennyson Center For Children At Cch
Denver Justice High School
Dsst: Byers High School
Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Alamo Placita (A+)

2. Auraria (A+)

3. Cherry Creek (A+)

4. University (A+)

5. Washington Park (A+)

ratings C

Central West Denver has an overall rating of 64% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Alamo Placita (A+)

2. University (A+)

3. Highland (A+)

4. Northwestern Denver (A+)

5. Southwestern Denver (A+)

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Central West Denver Area Facts

  • Central West Denver has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Central West Denver crime rates are 45% higher than the Denver average
  • Cost of living in Central West Denver is 19% lower than the Denver average

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City Life & Mountain Views In Central West, Denver 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2014) I briefly lived in Central West Denver, while attending school at Colorado Christian University. I really enjoyed living in this area, it has so much to offer. I loved waking up to the majestic mountain views. My only complaints about living in this area are snow in the spring ...Read More time, and rush hour traffic. Living in Central West Denver is the perfect location for several reasons, the cost of living is very affordable, you can enjoy city life at its finest and you can retreat to the mountains when you crave a relaxing escape.

Housing is very affordable, comparatively speaking, and the cost of living is average. This helps to make Denver a great place for shopping. There are many unique shops and restaurants in Central West Denver. My favorite place to bargain shop is at Colorado Mills Outlet Mall. With over 180 businesses to choose from you are bound to find a bargain. My personal favorites are The Raving Burrito, Nike Outlet Store and Levi's Outlet Store. You can enjoy a night out on the town at The Yard House or Paradise Cove. When the hustle and bustle of city life becomes too much to handle, you can enjoy a Mountain getaway at Estes Park.

The best thing about living in Central West Denver is it has something for everyone within driving distance. Sport Enthusiasts can enjoy skiing or white water rafting. Adrenaline junkies can get their fix soaring on a roller coaster at Elitch Gardens or at Skyventure with some indoor skydiving fun. There are several peaceful parks in which you can find refuge when you just need to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, like Garfield Lake Park and Bear Valley Creek to name a few.

The amenities and affordability of this area make Central West Denver a great place to live. No matter what you are in the mood for, you are destined to find it at Central West Denver. However, if snow is not your thing, perhaps a warmer destination would be a better choice. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Lakewood Gulch
      Rude Park
      Weir Gulch Marina Park
      Paco Sánchez Park
      Frog Hollow Park
      Sandos Park
      Gates Crescent Park
      Rope Swing

      Entertainment

      Convergence Station - Meow Wolf
      Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
      Empower Field at Mile High
      Seventh Circle Music Collective
      Twister 2 Rollercoaster
      La Alma/Lincoln Park Amphitheater
      Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
      Shipwreck Falls

      Food & Drink

      Avondale Liquors
      Hamburger Stand
      Strange Craft Beer Company
      Mile High Station
      USA Discount Liquor
      Mile High Liquors
      Go Fast Sports & Beverage Company
      KFC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central West Denver? Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Central West Denver.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central West Denver? The cost of living in Central West Denver is 108/100 - which is 3% lower than Colorado.
      Central West Denver
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      Denver
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central West Denver? Central West Denver crime rates are 10,898, which are 199% higher than Colorado
      Total Crime
      10,898 per 100k people

      369% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 10

      369% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Central West Denver? The median income in Central West Denver is $49,508 which is 21% lower than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $49,50811% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,43411% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Tennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian Home
      Colorado Mental Health Institute-Fort Logan
      Kindred Hospital Denver
      The Denver Hospice
      Denver Health Medical Center Emergency Department Trauma Center
      Denver Health Medical Emergency Center for Children
      SCL Health Saint Joseph Hospital
      Presbyterian / Saint Luke's Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Denver Drug and Liquor
      Avella Specialty Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Wallgreens
      Good Neighbor Pharmacy
      King Soopers
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      University Of Colorado Physicians
      HealthONE
      Central OB/GYN
      Seton Women's Center
      Colorado Dermatology Specialists
      Sister Joanna Bruner Family Medicine
      Colorado Gastroenterology
      Denver Medical Associates

      B- Housing

      What are Central West Denver home prices? Central West Denver home prices are $245,607 - which is 7% lower than Colorado
      Median home value
      $245,60733% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8837% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      33% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Central West Denver have good schools? The Central West Denver graduation rate is 67% - which is 24% lower than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      20% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      48% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Central West Denver a good place to live? Central West Denver has an overall rating of 64% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      64%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      2 total surveys

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