r/MovingtoDenver

I lived in Denver for 4.5 years. It felt lonely, but I didn’t put a huge effort into making friends either. I moved back home in January and while my social life here is great, I miss Denver a lot. Just wondering if anyone has had regrets and moved back and how it turned out?

Edit - important detail but i work remotely full time and my job opportunities in Denver vs my home city are identical so that factor that does not matter.

hi yall! husband and i are planning to move to the denver/littleton area within the next year or two. i’m hoping for littleton, but denver is looking like the more affordable option.

both of our employers have branches in both states/areas. my husband is definitely the breadwinner, but my job also pays relatively well for the position im in, and we would both get pay increases for the move. right now we live in a smaller suburb of a large city, and we’re used to driving ~30 minute commutes for work/activities. from what i’ve seen/read, littleton is the most similar to our current position. my ideal work transfer is in littleton, husband doesn’t have a preference but will have to see what opens up where when the time comes. i could transfer to somewhere in denver for work, but i would prefer the location in littleton.

the main question here is where should we go? is littleton as ideal as it looks? where are the areas you avoid in both areas? are there any places in between both cities you like? walkable/bike-able is ideal (we both drive smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles but any money saved is money earned yanno) but we’re open!

and anyone who has moved from OK (or a lower cost of living state) to CO, how has the shift in COL been? is it as noticeable as people generally think? when i shop around for apartments im not seeing much of a difference, so where do you see the biggest impact?

thanks so much in advance for all of your input! <3 we can’t wait to get out so any help deciding where to settle down is invaluable.

Wow the sun here is so intense. What is everyone slathering on ?

Bonus if it’s non toxic and doesn’t leave greasy white cast like zinc paste

I'm planning to spend a month in Denver to see if I might like to move, planning to get an apartment or town home. M38, single. I don't drink anymore but don't mind the environment and like trying new restaurants. I love hiking and plan to do some on the weekend (yes I know it will probably be super busy).

I will be driving/bringing my truck and I'm a little paranoid about hail and potential break-ins (it's a nice truck) so hoping to find a place with a garage. So far on Furnished Finder I've found spots in Sloan's Lake, Capital Hill (Lido Condos), and Cherry Creek.

Wondering if I should stay further west for easier access to I70? I don't live in a super urban environment now and if I moved to Denver I likely would not plan to stay in the urban area for super long but I certainly wouldn't mind it for a short period of time and I assume it's easier to meet people that way.

I found a centennial subreddit but it doesn't look very active so i hope it's okay to post this here. I will be moving to Centennial with a 4 year old and am trying to pick a neighborhood with good schools.

In the areas I am looking there is littleton high school, arapahoe high school, and cherry creek high school. I know cherry creek is supposedly the best and highest ranked and i have heard mixed things about arapahoe hs and have no knowledge about littleton hs.

Obviously everyone has different priorities and definitions about what is best but I'm just looking for any local knowledge about these 3 schools. Does it really matter or are all of them good in their own ways? Thank you!

Hi everyone

I’m moving to Denver from London end of next month for work and would appreciate some advice.

I’m in my late 20s, no debt, work in finance and will making around $80k–$90k. My office will be near 1600 Broadway so I’m looking for a studio within around a 15–25 minute walk or short commute to work. I won’t have a car immediately, planning to buy one in couple of months cash.

A little about me: I like jogging, coffee shops, bars, eating out, soccer, and exploring the city I’m in. Lived in Austin, the UK, Malaysia, Pakistan

Mainly looking for advice on:

1. What neighborhoods/areas should I look at near 1600 Broadway? would appreciate any specific apartment building recs.
2. What rent range should I realistically expect for a decent studio? Areas or buildings to avoid?
3. Is $80k–$90k comfortable for a single person in Denver?
4. Anything I should know as someone moving to Denver for the first time? Just general advice.

Thank you in advance :)

I know nothing about the area and price of living is definitely higher here. I’ve found some decent apartments 1100-1300 but idk if they’re in safe areas. Any recommendations?

I’ve only seen Tennyson St briefly, but people have been saying it’s a cool place to live or hangout. In my brief time there it seems bougie. Do you consider it chill or bougie?

I’m an almost 70 year old  female with no kids…I’m hoping to move to Denver area to be close to my sister and her husband in Littleton and their kids and grandkids in Centennial.  After looking at Zillow for weeks I have determined I can only afford a townhouse.  Would you consider Lakewood, Littleton, Fort Collins or Aurora?  Or any other suggestions for my top budget of $375,000.  I’ve lived all over the US but am currently living in Texas and anxious to move. I have a dog so would like a patio that I could take them out to when they need to go out at night and some place where I'd feel safe walking around with them after dark. Thank you!

Hi all. Thanks for taking the question. I’m moving from a VLCOL area and looking to buy. We were looking at south shore in Aurora. On the surface everything looked great, good house, safe area, within our budget and HOA fee was low too. Digging further however, property taxes plus metro district fee seem crazy high - roughly 1.2% of the home value. Is this the norm around the entire Denver area? Any insights into the southshore area would also be appreciated.

I say “hidden” because the Zillow listings showed property tax to be roughly 0.7% but the listings don’t show the metro district fee which adds on approx another 0.5%. Real estate agents are almost coy about these fees and only mention them in the later phase of home buying or if prodded further. Their opening tagline is always “Very low HOA fee, that’s awesome!” in order to drag you in. Almost disingenuous if you ask me.

Thank you again

Hey there! I am moving to Denver for the summer to do a travel contract at the UC health Aurora location. I have visited Denver in the past but never spent more than a few days there. I found a super cute apartment 1 block south of city park/colfax. Looking on Google Maps it seems like a good area? Lots of grocery stores and coffee shops. And in my experience living so close to a huge park also always means it’s a good area. What’s your thoughts and do you have any tips for me? Thank you so much!!!! I’m so excited to come to Denver!

Help please! I’m hoping to get in contact with a private landlord/property manager or an apartment complex that works with active rental debt. I am 33, currently pregnant with my first child, and a full time flight attendant. I am looking for a 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment to rent for 12+ months with a budget under $1300 with some utilities included. I have no pets and it’ll just be me and the baby living in the unit. I’d like to be no more than 40 mins from the airport with a washer and dryer or w&d connections in the home. My credit is between 580-609. I have rental debt from an apartment 3-4 yrs ago in a different state just from not being able to move furniture out. I don’t have a co-signer. Any leads or suggestions would be very helpful. I already looked into Mercy Housing and CO Housing Connect

Thank you all.

Hello everyone. I am thinking about moving from Mississippi but I want to be in healthcare and was curious if it’s any good over there, and if there’s any decent community colleges that offer nursing programs. I know nothing about that state and city and just have friends over there so I’m a little clueless but I feel really drawn towards it and want to make the move.

Little edit guys! I am aware there are healthcare services in Denver and schools that offer. My question is more based around if it’s GOOD, meaning well-paid, high demand, or at least a decent field in that area.

Moving in early June from the NYC area to Lakewood, I've got a rough estimate of my route for the drive, but just want to hear if anyone else has any suggestions or experiences they'd like to share. Thanks!

My spouse will be a resident at CU Anschutz. We're not interested in night life / social activities for the most part, and a quiet, serene and safe place away from the city noise is our priority. Which neighborhoods would you recommend the most that finds a good balance between commute to Anschutz and noise / safety?

p.s She will also rotate at Denver Health, but looks like it will be only 1-2 months a year hence more drive time will be tolerable.

Hi all,

I’m moving to Denver from San Antonio for work. Will be working in Centennial and was looking around the DTC for apartments/a SFH to rent. Not sure where my wife will work yet so hoping for a middle ground in case she works closer to downtown/further north (she’s in higher education). I’ve looked at some Real PM and Pioneer properties as well as some apartments around Belleview station that have some concessions, I.e. 1 month free, etc.

I wanted to see if there were any recommendations of where else to look or what to consider? Have been looking at Zillow for rentals mostly. Also, is there a best time frame to look/apply in earnest? I’ll be starting in a little over a month and we plan to go up there in a few weeks to look in person first. We are a DINKWAD family and would love a place with a dog park or a yard for the little guy. Budget is max of $2,500 for a 2BR/2BA.

Please let me know your thoughts and if there’s anything I might be overlooking or forgetting to consider. Thank you so much for the help in advance!!

LADIES - I’m thinking of moving from CA to CO. Single, 28F, wondering how the lesbian dating scene is over there.

Moving to Denver from Michigan with my two young children this summer and looking for any low income programs as well as advice on what areas would be best. Thanks in advance!!

Hey friends, I am back with another Denver market update. I apologize for the lack of consistency (a few of you have reached out). It has been a busy year, personally and professionally. I am trying to do better! Anyway, lets get into it...

Month-Over-Month:

April picked up as it normally does during spring market season.

Home sales were up about 9% compared to March, and prices increased slightly by around 2% month over month. Homes also started moving a little faster, with average days on market dropping from 18 days to 15 days.

Seller activity picked up too, with new listings climbing roughly 11% compared to March. Pending sales dipped slightly, but only by about 2%, so overall activity was still pretty strong.

Year-Over-Year:

Home prices stayed pretty steady, with the typical home selling for around $600,000. About the same number of homes sold this April as last year, with a little over 4,000 homes closing across the Denver Metro area. Homes took slightly longer to sell, averaging about 15 days on the market compared to 14 last year.

Fewer new homes came on the market compared to last year, but buyers were still active and putting homes under contract at a higher rate. Because of that, there are slightly fewer homes available overall than there were last year.

Even with fewer homes available, buyers are still comparing their options, so homes that are priced too high tend to get passed over.

Rentals:

Leased rentals were down about 10% year over year, and median rent dipped around 5% to roughly $2,695.

Price per bedroom stayed about the same, while price per square foot dipped slightly year over year from $1.74 to $1.72. Renters are seeing slightly more value!

Rentals are taking a bit longer to lease, with average days on market increasing from 20 to 23 days. Nothing dramatic, but it does point to a slightly slower pace than last year.

Overall:

Overall, April was pretty steady. Homes and rentals are taking a little longer to move than last year, but demand is still solid and things are moving at a relatively normal seasonal pace.