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Every year, 5280 Magazine publishes a list of the 25 Best Neighborhoods in Denver in 2026. This year it's better than ever! Each of Denver’s neighborhoods has a distinct personality, which means every hamlet offers something a little different. But with 78 official neighborhoods to sift through, it can be hard to pick just one part of the Mile High City to call home. That’s where we come in. Every year, we evaluate each neighborhood through our livability formula (see “The Process”), taking into account statistics on home values, school performance, and safety, plus those hard-to-quantify qualities like cultural offerings, food access, walkability, green spaces, and more. Safe, expensive neighborhoods dominated last year’s list, but this year’s top 25 is a more well-rounded roster, including a mixture of quiet residential regions, like Hilltop and University Park, alongside more lively locales, such as Baker and Union Station. Michelle Schwinghammer, a broker associate with West & Main Homes and Denver Metro Association of Realtors Market Trends Committee member, says 2025 was a “recalibration year” for the city’s real estate scene, as evidenced by only 13 of Denver’s 78 neighborhoods seeing an increase in both the average closing price and the number of properties sold. This year’s selling season is off to a stronger start, but the volatile global political landscape, shifting interest rates, and affordability pressures make it difficult to predict exactly what’s in store for sellers and aspiring homeowners. One thing that seems to be holding true: “In 2026, more sellers are making moves motivated by lifestyle changes, prompting many to recalibrate unrealistic sales expectations, price reasonably, and move on to their next chapter with a solid return,” Schwinghammer says. Our guide to Denver’s best neighborhoods can help you home in on where to put down roots—and how to enjoy yourself once you’re there. credit source: By Jessica Giles and Staff from 5280 Magazine

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