Cherry Creek

Upscale shopping district living, walkable luxury, and some of the highest price points in the city. Cherry Creek is Denver's answer to resort style urban living.

Overview for Cherry Creek, CO

6,465 people live in Cherry Creek, where the median age is 55 and the average individual income is $117,262. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,465

Total Population

55 years

Median Age

High

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

$117,262

Average individual Income

The Cherry Creek neighborhood is built around the Cherry Creek Shopping Center and Cherry Creek North's boutique retail district, and living here means genuinely walkable access to high end shopping, restaurants, and galleries most Denver neighborhoods can only offer a version of. This is upscale urban living, luxury condo towers and high end single family streets, all within a few blocks of the district's commercial core.

It is worth clearing up a common point of confusion before it causes a problem. The Cherry Creek neighborhood sits entirely inside Denver city limits, which means it is zoned for Denver Public Schools, not the Cherry Creek School District that shares its name. That district actually covers Aurora, Centennial, and the surrounding area outside Denver, so do not assume based on the name alone.



Cherry Creek At A Glance

  • Where it is: East central Denver, around the Cherry Creek Shopping Center and Cherry Creek North
  • Vibe: Upscale shopping district living, walkable luxury
  • Housing: Luxury condo towers and high end single family homes
  • Best for: Buyers who want resort style amenities inside city limits



Life Outside the House

  • The Cherry Creek Shopping Center and Cherry Creek North's boutique retail and gallery district
  • The Cherry Creek Trail for running and cycling straight into downtown
  • A genuinely dense concentration of upscale restaurants within walking distance
  • Four Mile Historic Park nearby for a break from the shopping district energy



Getting Around

Cherry Creek sits about ten minutes from downtown Denver via 1st Avenue or Colorado Boulevard, and I-25 is close by for a broader commute. There is no direct light rail station in the neighborhood itself, so most residents drive or walk within the district.



SCHOOLS (BIG IMPACT ON YOUR PROPERTY VALUES)

Despite the name, the Cherry Creek neighborhood is Denver Public Schools territory, not Cherry Creek School District, since the neighborhood sits inside Denver city limits and that other district serves Aurora, Centennial, and the surrounding suburbs instead. Verify the specific DPS school for any exact address, and ask about DPS's school choice options if needed.


If resort style, walkable luxury is what you are after, Cherry Creek earns a real conversation. Call or text and let's talk through the numbers.

Schools in Cherry Creek, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Cherry Creek. 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 Cherry Creek, CO

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

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Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
78
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
46
Some Transit
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Madewell, Aksels, and Gilly Hicks.

Name Category Distance Reviews
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Shopping 0.1 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Shopping 0.25 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
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Shopping 0.26 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.33 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.38 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

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