Denver's Neighborhoods

Denver has a rich history and has become an enticing place to live with over 79 neighborhood areas. Many of these neighborhoods were established by immigrants who came to Denver to build their future and families and each has a distinct character, environment and history. Learn more about Denver’s neighborhoods through the following resources.

History

You can find out more about the qualities of these neighborhoods by visiting the website of Tom Noel (aka Dr. Colorado). He has written an informative and colorful history about some of Denver’s neighborhoods:
http://www.denvergov.org/AboutDenver/today_neighborhoods.asp

You can also read about neighborhoods and their unique character by visiting these two resources:
http://www.denvergov.org/Planning_Services/Neighborhoods/tabid/428251/Default.aspx
http://www.denver.com/neighborhoods/

Walking Tours

Dr. Colorado also prepared an excellent walking tour of Denver showing each of us what makes this such a great city to live in and call home.
http://www.denvergov.org/AboutDenver/today_walking_civiccenter.asp

Statistics

The Piton Foundation has developed a useful database to search each of these neighborhoods and find information on population, education, housing, income ranges and health statistics.
http://www.piton.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=CommunityFacts.NeighborhoodsList
http://www.piton.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=CommunityFacts.Search

For a full listing and map of Denver’s neighborhoods visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Neighborhoods_in_Denver

Denver Maps

The City and County of Denver have developed an online tool to locate information about your neighborhood, such as your registered neighborhood organization, your elected officials, nearby libraries and recreation centers, police district, hospitals, property information and more. There are several mapping sources to chose from, including property, government, cultural and more.
www.denvergov.org/denvermaps

You can also find census information on any neighborhood in Denver by clicking here:
http://www.denvergov.org/tabid/37889/Default.aspx?link=http://www.denvergov.org/apps/census&title=Census

Neighborhood Organizations

Denver City
Registered Neighborhood Organizations serve their communities by organizing meetings, tracking public policy, and enhancing the quality and economic opportunities in the neighborhood. You can find contacts for every registered neighborhood organization online at:
http://www.denvergov.org/denvermaps/report.asp?rpt=norg&cat=cprop#allneighborhoodorganizations

Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation (INC)
P.O. Box 181009
Denver, CO 80218
INC Chair: Karen Cuthbertson 303-936-9206
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/denver/inc/
The Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation connects neighborhood organizations across Denver to address common concerns, and provide opportunity for community groups to participate in city government through monthly meeting, the legislative process, and forums.

Denver’s neighborhoods listed in alphabetical order:
Alamo Placita
Athmar Park
Auraria-Lincoln ParkCherry Creek
Baker
Barnum
Barnum West
Bear Valley
Belcaro
Berkeley
Capitol Hill
Central Business District
Chaffee Park
Cheesman Park
Cherry Creek
City Park
City Park West
Civic Center
Clayton
Cole
College View
Congress Park
Cory-Merrill
Country Club
Denver International Airport area
East Colfax
Elyria Swansea
Five Points
Fort Logan
Globeville
Goldsmith
Green Valley Ranch
Hale
Hampden
Hampden South
Harvey Park
Harvey Park South
Highlands
Hilltop
Indian Creek
Jefferson Park
Kennedy
Lowry
Mar Lee
Marston
Mayfair
Montbello
Montclair
North Capitol Hill
North Park Hill
Northeast Park Hill
Overland
Park Hill
Platte Park
Regis
Rosedale
Ruby Hill
Skyland
Sloans Lake
South Park Hill
South Platte
Southmoor Park
Speer
Stapleton
Sun Valley
Sunnyside
Union Station
University
University Hills
University Park
Valverde
Villa Park
Virginia Village
Washington Park
Washington Park West
Washington-Virginia Vale
Wellshire
West Colfax
West Highlands
Westwood
Whittier
Windsor