With easy access to City Park, the Denver Zoo as well as the Museum of Nature and Science, South Park Hill is a fantastic neighborhood for young families looking for lots of activities. Rated the third best neighborhood in Denver in 2021, South Park Hill gets a top 10 safety rank and grade A marks for all three of its schools. The neighborhood is conveniently located 5 miles from downtown and 5 miles from Cherry Creek, and it features a variety of restaurants, stores, and playgrounds.

South Park Hill primarily offers single-family homes built in the 1900s to 1950s. It features a mix of classic Denver squares, bungalows, and Tudors. The Denver Square, known as a foursquare home in other parts of the United States, was popular from the mid-1890s to the late 1930s. The two-story brick homes are still popular because they are easy to update and remodel.

Homes in this popular area come at a premium, with the average home price around $800,000, and houses stay on the market for only about three days. Options in the $750,000 to $850,000 may feel a bit dated, so if you’re looking for something with more upgrades and improvements, you’ll be looking around the million-dollar mark.

The median age in South Park Hill is 40 years old, and kids under age 18 make up more than 20 percent of residents. It’s a highly educated community, with about three-quarters of the adult (25 and older) population holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Forty-eight percent of neighborhood commuters report the trip takes between 15 and 30 minutes. When it comes to housing, 78 percent of available units are owner-occupied. The average household income is $124,153, and the majority of area households are comprised of families.

If your budget isn’t fit for this popular neighborhood, North Park Hill and Northeast Park Hill may yield more affordable options. Ready to check out this popular family-friendly area? Contact Metrowest – we’d love to show you around!