Livability Score

57
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Strawberries Catering & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kutea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lollicup
Coffee Shop
Black Rock Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kaladi Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Cafe 180
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bambu
Coffee Shop
House of Windsor
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Steam Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Nook Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dirt Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Cafe du Coco
Coffee Shop
Enchanted Grounds
Coffee Shop
Keith's Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
My Favorite Muffin
Coffee Shop
Stella's Gourmet Coffee and Such
Coffee Shop
Romancing the Bean
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Bear Creek Swim and Tennis
Water Park
Regal Cinemas River Point 14 & RPX
Cinema
Molly Brown Summer House
Museum
Pleasures Adult Entertainment
Cinema
Old Stone House
Museum
Gothic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Swallow Hill Music
Theatre Arts
Pirates Cove Family Fun Aquatic Center
Attraction
Belleview Children's Farm
Zoo
Tank Studios
Theatre Arts
Bonfils Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Gazebo
Theatre Arts
Coca-Cola All-Star Park
Stadium
Lakewood's Heritage Center
Museum
The Depot Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Littleton Town Hall Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Century Lakewood Belmar 16
Cinema
Rocky Mountain Conservatory Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lakewood Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (49) F
Doghouse Tavern
Bar
KFC / Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carroll's Pub
Bar
Unknown Name
Bar
Blackjack Pizza
Fast Food
A&W; Long John Silvers
Fast Food
Rocket Lounge
Bar
Fat Fenders
Bar
Tacos Rapidos
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Andy's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Boggy Draw Brewery and Taphouse
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Big O Lounge
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
The Rusty Bucket
Bar
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Fast Food
Dead Hippie Brewing
Bar
HB Liquors at Costco
Alcohol
Fitness (3) F
Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga, LLC
Gym
Englewood Civic Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Earth Treks Englewood
Gym
Cross Fit Lakewood
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Harvard Gulch Recreation Center
Gym
Kb Wellness Center
Gym
Gemini Fitness and Combat
Gym
Maha Soul Yoga Studio
Gym
The Foundation Training Center
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Groceries (21) F
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Iowa Steak Company
Butcher
Save Alot
Grocery Store
King Soopers Grocery
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Lowe's Mercado
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Ben Thanh Asian Market
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Tortilleria Colorado
Bakery
Carmine Lonardo's
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Carniceria La Noria
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Celestial Bakery
Bakery
Trompeau Bakery
Bakery
Athmar Mart Carniceria
Butcher
Safeway
Grocery Store
Gourmet Meat Shop
Butcher
Celestial Bakery
Bakery
Parks (118) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Loretto Heights Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Bear Creek Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Bear Creek Park and Trail
Park
Harlan Park
Park
Bear Valley Common
Park
Harvey Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Persinger Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Harvard Gulch Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (72) F
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Sprint
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mojo Wheels
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Gas Country
Convenience Store
Pro Flooring Center
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Corner Store
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Signature Nails
Beauty
Kohl's
Department Store
Super Save
Convenience Store
Longbikes
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
RadioShack
Electronics
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Lay-Z-Boy
Furniture
SlaySisBeauty Brow Bar & Studio
Beauty
Painters Supply
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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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 B+

Of all people who commute, 6.6% take public transportation in Southwestern Denver.
Public Transit Stops (107)
Stops & Stations D-
Bear Valley Transfer Station
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
S Lowell Blvd & W Mansfield Ave
Bus Stop
S Lowell Blvd & W Mansfield Ave
Bus Stop
West Evans Avenue & South Sheridan Boulevard
Bus Stop
West Evans Avenue & South Sheridan Boulevard
Bus Stop
Federal & Evans Transfer Station
Bus Stop
6200 Block W Hampden Ave
Bus Stop
South Depew Street & West Evans Avenue
Bus Stop
S Lowell Blvd & W Oxford Ave
Bus Stop
South Sheridan Boulevard & West Jewell Avenue
Bus Stop
W Oxford Ave & S Lowell Blvd
Bus Stop
W Oxford Ave & S Knox Ct
Bus Stop
South Sheridan Boulevard & West Jewell Avenue
Bus Stop
W Oxford Ave & S Knox Ct
Bus Stop
South Depew Street & West Jewell Avenue
Bus Stop
W Oxford Ave & S Hooker St
Bus Stop
W Oxford Ave & S Hooker St
Bus Stop
W Oxford Ave & S Federal Blvd
Bus Stop
S Irving St & W Oxford Ave
Bus Stop
S Irving St & W Oxford Ave
Bus Stop
W Oxford Ave & S Federal Blvd
Bus Stop
W Oxford Ave & S Decatur St
Bus Stop
South Sheridan Boulevard & West Mexico Avenue
Bus Stop
South Sheridan Boulevard & South Zenobia Way
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.6% 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 Southwestern Denver is 106/100 - which is 5% 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

Southwestern Denver crime rates are 5,517 per 100k, which is 52% higher than Colorado
Property Crime
4,626 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
891 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 B-

The median income in Southwestern Denver is $54,762 - which is 12% lower than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$54,762 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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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 F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Denver Fire Department Station 25
Fire Station
Colorado Mental Health Institute-Fort Logan
Hospital
Denver Police Department District 4 Substation
Police
Englewood Fire Prevention Tejon Station
Fire Station
Denver Fire Department Station 36
Fire Station
Sheridan Police Department
Police
Sheridan Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Denver Fire Department Station 28
Fire Station
Kids Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance Denver
Clinic
Pacific Dental Services
Dentist
Unknown Name
Clinic
Sheridan Police
Police
Eagle Eyecare
Doctor
Costco Pharmacy
Pharmacy
AFC Urgent Care
Clinic
City Center Dental Group
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
King Soopers Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Englewood Fire Prevention Jefferson Station
Fire Station
Englewood Police Department
Police
Perfect Teeth
Dentist
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+

Southwestern Denver home prices are $227,605 - which is 14% lower than Colorado
Home Price
$227,605 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D
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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 Southwestern Denver graduation rate is 71% - which is 18% lower than Colorado
School Test Scores
27% F
High School Grad. Rates
71% D-
Elementary Schools (38) B-
Sabin World School
Gust Elementary School
Dsst: College View Middle School
Doull Elementary School
Dsst: Henry Middle School
Bear Valley International School
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
College View Elementary School
Traylor Academy
Notre Dame Parish School
Alice Terry Elementary School
Fort Logan Northgate
Summit Academy
Humanex Academy
Soar Academy
Denison Montessori School
Johnson Elementary School
Strive Prep - Ruby Hill
Strive Prep - Federal
Colorado Academy
Force Elementary School
Kaiser Elementary School
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School
Schmitt Elementary School
High Schools (12) D-
Dsst College View High School
Mullen High School
Southwest Early College
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
Respect Academy At Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln High School
Summit Academy
John F Kennedy High School
Humanex Academy
Sheridan High School
Soar Academy
Colorado'S Finest High School Of Choice
Excel Academy
Colorado Academy
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
Strive Prep - Smart Academy
Mile High Baptist School
Mount View Youth Services Center
Mountview Youth Service Center
Betty K Marler Youth Services Center
Brady Exploration School
Alameda International Junior/Senior High School
5280 High School
Englewood Leadership Academy
Englewood High School
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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 A+

Southwestern Denver has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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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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Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO Area Guide

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Southwestern Denver Area Facts

  • Southwestern Denver has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Southwestern Denver crime rates are 26% lower than the Denver average
  • Cost of living in Southwestern Denver is 21% lower than the Denver average

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Southwestern Denver - Great Weather and Scenery 4 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 19, 2012) I have lived in the Lakewood community in Southwestern Denver, Denver Colorado, for almost two years. We relocated to Southwestern Denver from Ohio. I am enjoying living here. The people are a little hard to get to know, but we are slowly making friends and acquaintances.

The c ...Read More ommute into downtown Denver, where both my husband I are employed, is quick and easy via US Highway 6 and Interstate 25. That is a real plus for us. We enjoy a suburban lifestyle with the convenience and culture of a larger city. Lakewood is a growing, thriving area, and may possibly soon be the most populous suburb of Denver. Even so, there are some really quiet corners to relax in. We found a condo to rent that is "off the beaten path" with a serene view from the back deck. We are still waiting for our home to sell back in Ohio. Of course we have been looking and drooling, hoping we can close on our house there soon. I love the Alameda area. I have seen some lovely, spacious homes listed in the mid $100,000 range to low $300,000. There are also great condos available that are surprisingly affordable, around $200,000 for two bedrooms, two baths. This area is close to two parks- Lakewood Park and Belmar Park. Lakewood Park is huge, with loads of family oriented recreation available. It's the place to be on a crisp, Autumn weekend, or the Fourth of July. Belmar Park has lots of great trails for hiking and biking.

The two best things about this area for me so far is the weather and the scenery. The humidity that we sometimes experienced back in Ohio is not missed here! It does get cold in the winter, but it's just so beautiful, it's hard to complain. The arid climate makes the cold seem not so terrible. We plan to take up skiing this winter. Loveland Ski Resort is less than an hour away.

There is plenty of recreation here in Southwestern Colorado. I love just going for a drive up to nearby Green Mountain and looking at the spectacular views. It is crowded on weekends, though. We like to pick a late afternoon during the week for our cruise, stopping to eat at a restaurant back in Lakewood before going home. Lakewood has no lack of good places to dine out. White Fence Farm is my favorite. I grew up in the country, and I love their fried chicken.

We don't have children yet, but I do know that Colorado allows kids to pick and choose a school out of their neighborhood. The schools here seem to get mixed reviews. Like anywhere, some seem to be better than others.

The beauty, great economy, recreation and good housing options will keep us in Southwestern Denver for a long time! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Southwestern Denver? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
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      Loretto Heights Park
      Unknown Name
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      Entertainment

      Bear Creek Swim and Tennis
      Regal Cinemas River Point 14 & RPX
      Molly Brown Summer House
      Pleasures Adult Entertainment
      Old Stone House
      Gothic Theatre
      Swallow Hill Music
      Pirates Cove Family Fun Aquatic Center

      Food & Drink

      Doghouse Tavern
      KFC / Taco Bell
      Subway
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Carroll's Pub
      Unknown Name
      Blackjack Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Southwestern Denver? Of all people who commute, 6.6% take public transportation in Southwestern Denver.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southwestern Denver? The cost of living in Southwestern Denver is 106/100 - which is 5% lower than Colorado.
      Southwestern Denver
      106

      6% 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 Southwestern Denver? Southwestern Denver crime rates are 5,517, which are 52% higher than Colorado
      Total Crime
      5,517 per 100k people

      137% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      137% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Southwestern Denver? The median income in Southwestern Denver is $54,762 which is 12% lower than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $54,7621% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,57311% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      26% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Southwestern 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 Southwestern Denver home prices? Southwestern Denver home prices are $227,605 - which is 14% lower than Colorado
      Median home value
      $227,60523% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84811% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      13% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Southwestern Denver have good schools? The Southwestern Denver graduation rate is 71% - which is 18% lower than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      27%

      43% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Southwestern Denver a good place to live? Southwestern Denver has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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