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Littleton
  • Suburb of Denver, CO
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Denver

Littleton

#9 in Best Places to Live in Arapahoe County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Littleton is a suburb of Denver with a population of 45,465. Littleton is in Arapahoe County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Littleton offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Littleton there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Littleton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Littleton are highly rated.
    About Littleton...
    Population
    45,465
    Suburb of
    Denver
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $471,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,414
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Littleton Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      86.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      32.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      40.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      602.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,760.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      450.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Littleton

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $82,997
    National
    $69,021
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