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Denver
  • City in Colorado
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Denver

#13 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    Denver is a city in Colorado with a population of 706,799. Denver is in Denver County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Denver offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Denver there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Denver and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Denver are above average.
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    Population
    706,799
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $459,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,495
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      638.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      13.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      100.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      179.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      788.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,271.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      1,139.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      23%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Denver

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,177
    National
    $69,021
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