Arvada

A walkable historic downtown, 149 miles of trails, and actual horse property on the west edge. Arvada is what happens when a small town refuses to stop being one even as it grows into a real city.

Overview for Arvada, CO

138,109 people live in Arvada, where the median age is 40.5 and the average individual income is $54,690. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

138,109

Total Population

40.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$54,690

Average individual Income

Arvada has the thing most suburbs fake and never pull off, an actual historic downtown that people go to on purpose. Olde Town Arvada has the brick storefronts, the clock tower, and the farmers market, and none of it got built last year to look old, it has genuinely been there. That is Arvada's whole personality in miniature, established, not manufactured.

It is also one of the biggest cities on this list by land area, which means the far western edge looks nothing like Olde Town. Out there you will find small acreage lots where people actually keep horses, something you will not find almost anywhere else this close to Denver. On the northwest edge, brand new master planned communities like Leyden Rock and Candelas are still building out, while established pockets like Scenic Heights and Lamar Heights, tucked closer to Olde Town, offer an older, more settled alternative at a very different price per square foot.

Arvada At A Glance

Where it is: Northwest Denver metro, mostly Jefferson County with an eastern sliver in Adams County
Commute cheat sheet: Downtown Denver about 20 to 25 minutes, Golden about 10 minutes, Boulder about 30 minutes
Getting around: I-70, Wadsworth Blvd, Kipling St, RTD G Line light rail through Olde Town
The vibe: Historic small town core, suburban middle, working ranchland on the western fringe, brand new construction on the northwest edge

Which Part of Arvada Fits You

Area	Vibe	Housing	Why People Pick It
Olde Town Arvada	Walkable, historic, social	Bungalows and infill townhomes, higher price point	Genuine walkable downtown feel, restaurants and bars in walking distance
Ralston Valley / North Arvada	Established suburban, family oriented	1980s and 90s single family	Good schools, quieter streets, close to trails
Lake Arbor	Lakeside suburban	Ranch and two story homes around a private lake	Water access without lake town prices
West Arvada acreage	Rural fringe, working land	Small acreage lots, some with horse facilities	Room to actually keep animals, still inside city limits
Leyden Rock and Candelas	New build, master planned, trail heavy	Single family, paired homes, and townhomes from active builders, wide range of price points	Turnkey new construction, resort style amenities as they finish out, close to Rocky Flats open space
Scenic Heights and Lamar Heights	Established, quiet, walkable to Olde Town	1960s and 70s ranch, split level, and farmhouse style homes	More home and yard for the money than Olde Town proper, some hilltop lots with real mountain views

Life Outside the House

Trails and parks: 149 miles of trails, 122 parks, three public golf courses, two dog parks
Rec and family: Apex Center recreation complex, Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Food and drink: Olde Town's restaurant and brewery row, plus the summer farmers market

How Far Is Everything, Really

Destination	Drive Time	Good to Know
Downtown Denver	~20 to 25 min	Via I-70 or Wadsworth, worse at rush hour
Golden	~10 min	Quick shot for foothills access
Boulder	~30 min	Via CO-93 or I-25/US-36
Olde Town light rail	0 to 15 min	G Line runs straight into Union Station

SCHOOLS (BIG IMPACT ON YOUR PROPERTY VALUES)

Arvada is mostly Jefferson County (Jeffco) Public Schools, one of Colorado's largest districts, but the eastern edge of the city crosses into Adams County and can fall into Adams 12 Five Star Schools instead. Same rule as Westminster: verify the exact address before assuming a district.

School	Known For	Feeds From
Arvada West High School (Jeffco)	Comprehensive, strong arts programs	Olde Town and central Arvada
Ralston Valley High School (Jeffco)	Newer campus, strong academics	North Arvada
Adams 12 schools (east edge only)	Applies only to the Adams County sliver	Far eastern Arvada

Jefferson Academy and a handful of Jeffco charter options serve the west side of the city.

Whether you want to walk to dinner in Olde Town, settle into an established street near Scenic Heights, or buy new construction out in Candelas, that is a conversation worth having out loud. Call or text and let's talk through it.

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The following schools are within or nearby Arvada. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Around Arvada, CO

There's plenty to do around Arvada, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

7

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

22

Somewhat Bikeable

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Real Deal Natural Smoothies & Latin Food, Thyme, and Shaklee Products.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the The Real Deal Natural Smoothies & Latin Food page on Yelp	Dining	1.21 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Thyme page on Yelp	Dining	1.21 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Shaklee Products page on Yelp Search 13550 W 96th Ave on Google Maps	Dining	1.82 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Johannsen Joanne page on Yelp Search 13550 W 96th Ave on Google Maps	Dining	1.82 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the GNC page on Yelp Search 12326 West 64Th Ave on Google Maps	Dining	2.37 miles	1 review	5/5 stars
Visit the Emerald Leaf Wholesale House Plants page on Yelp Search 10665 W 72nd Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	2.01 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Stretch Zone page on Yelp Search 13730 W 85th Dr on Google Maps	Active	0.44 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the North Jeffco Park & Recreation District page on Yelp Search 7619 Alkire on Google Maps	Active	0.67 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the RBI Baseball page on Yelp	Active	1.21 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Denver Women's Hockey Leauge page on Yelp Search 13150 W 72nd Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.3 miles	1 review	4/5 stars
Visit the Dimension Z Golf page on Yelp Search 14700 W 66th Pl on Google Maps	Active	2.08 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Surge Kickboxing page on Yelp Search 14701 W 65th Way on Google Maps	Active	2.08 miles	6 reviews	4.3/5 stars
Visit the Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios page on Yelp Search 14715 W 64th Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.16 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Spa At Five Parks page on Yelp Search 13771 W 85th Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	0.46 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Apothic Lash Bar page on Yelp Search 13132 W 74th Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	1.01 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the The Spa at Arvada page on Yelp Search 8035 Lee Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	2.05 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Salon Supreme page on Yelp Search 12191 Ralston Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.27 miles	1 review	4/5 stars
Visit the Aspire Medical Spa - Arvada page on Yelp Search 14805 W 64th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.31 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Beauty Nails page on Yelp Search 12306 Ralston Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.32 miles	1 review	1/5 stars
Visit the Cottage Wellness page on Yelp Search 11651 W 64th Ave A4 on Google Maps	Beauty	2.33 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Tracy Stylist-Nall page on Yelp Search 9385 W 66th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.42 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Glitter Kisses page on Yelp	Beauty	2.46 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Monat By Elemarie page on Yelp	Beauty	2.49 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars

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