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Littleton Area Facts

  • Littleton has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Littleton crime rates are 11% lower than the Colorado average
  • Cost of living in Littleton is 22% higher than the Colorado average
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Still one of the better Denver suburbs, but suffering from population issues User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 28, 2020) I lived in Littleton for 4 years. Colorado native. We moved 2 years ago due to overcrowding. The biggest things affected are traffic (horrendous 7 days a week), housing inventory and prices (massively competitive and overvalued), and just the general overcrowding of parks, lakes, ...Read More trails, grocery stores, etc.
The people who relocate here from bigger cities seem to think it's great; but the Colorado natives hate it. The Front Range area of Colorado is the fastest growing area in the country and it is stressing everything.
I dont think the weather deserves a D+ score; it is QUITE good compared to other areas of the country like the midwest. Abundant sunshine, relatively mild winters, and hot, dry summers. Read Less
Suburbia heaven User Rating 3 rating By seagramc ( Jan 14, 2012) Friendly people, great spacious neighborhoods with lots of common areas to walk and enjoy the outdoors. Great bike trails and 20 minutes from downtown Denver. Eating out is challenging as there only a handful of good restaurants to choose from. Lifestyle in the suburbs does not g ...Read More et better, in winter you are close enough to the ski slopes to enjoy the pristine powder and down in Denver its dry with bright blue skies. For kids Littleton offers a lifestyle of riding bikes, playing sport and generally having a great balance of entertainment and a access to safe play environments. Downtown Littleton have upgraded the main street and subsequently all adjacent blocks and now offers a great destination to take friends out for a cocktail after work. It has a great vibe to the main street area and the local parades and light ceremonies offer some good entertainment for families. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ridgeview Park
      Charley Emley Park
      Ridgewood Park Lower
      Ridgewood Park Upper
      Reynolds Landing
      Jackass Hill Park
      Ivan Thomas Greenbelt
      Ivan Thomas Greenbelt

      Entertainment

      Rox Arts Gallery
      Alamo Drafthouse
      Littleton Historical Museum
      Littleton Town Hall Arts Center
      The Depot Art Gallery
      Pirates Cove Family Fun Aquatic Center
      AMC Highlands Ranch 24
      Belleview Children's Farm

      Food & Drink

      Breckenridge Brewery
      Qdoba
      See's Candies
      Chick-fil-A
      Panera Bread
      Santa Fe Spirits
      Westview Wine & Spirits
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Littleton? Of all people who commute, 5.3% take public transportation in Littleton.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Littleton Adventist Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors