Highlands

Highlands, sometimes called West Highland to distinguish it from LoHi next door, is one of Denver's most talked about neighborhoods, and for good reason. Tree lined streets, a genuinely walkable commercial strip along 32nd and 38th Avenues, and a mix of restored Victorians and modern infill that somehow manages to feel cohesive rather than mismatched. This is the neighborhood a lot of buyers discover after touring LoHi and Sloan's Lake and realizing Highlands gives them most of what they wanted at a gentler price.

That price gap between Highlands and LoHi has narrowed over the years as the neighborhood's reputation has grown, but it is still real, and it is a big part of why Highlands consistently shows up on best neighborhood lists for the whole metro. The housing stock spans a wider range than LoHi's newer construction, which means more entry points for more budgets.

Highlands At A Glance

• Where it is: Northwest Denver, just west of LoHi and Sunnyside
• Vibe: Trendy, walkable, closest thing to LoHi energy at a gentler price
• Housing: Restored Victorians alongside modern infill and townhomes
• Best for: Buyers who want the Highlands name without the Highlands ceiling

Life Outside the House

• The 32nd Avenue and 38th Avenue restaurant and shopping corridors
• Highland Square and Chaffee Park green space
• Walkability to LoHi and the pedestrian bridge into downtown
• A genuinely active neighborhood association and community events calendar

Getting Around

Highlands sits about ten minutes from downtown Denver by car via Federal Boulevard or I-25, with a lot of residents also biking or walking toward LoHi and the pedestrian bridge into Union Station.

SCHOOLS (BIG IMPACT ON YOUR PROPERTY VALUES)

Highlands falls under Denver Public Schools. As with the rest of Denver, school quality varies enough building to building that verifying the specific assigned school matters more than the neighborhood's overall reputation. DPS's school choice and charter system is also worth exploring for families here.

If you want Denver's trendiest walkable energy without paying LoHi prices for it, Highlands is worth a serious look. Call or text and let's go see it.