LoHi stands for Lower Highland, and it sits on a bluff just across the South Platte River from downtown, close enough that a pedestrian bridge gets you into LoDo on foot in a few minutes. That location, combined with genuinely striking mountain and skyline views from a lot of the neighborhood's rooftop patios, is most of LoHi's pitch, and it is a strong one.
The other half of the pitch is the building stock itself. LoHi has led Denver's modern infill boom for over a decade now, sleek new construction townhomes and boutique condo buildings replacing older bungalows block by block. What is left of the original neighborhood sits alongside genuinely high end new development, and the price tag here reflects being the most finished, most polished version of walkable Denver living.
LoHi At A Glance
- Where it is: A bluff just northwest of downtown, across the South Platte River
- Vibe: Rooftop patios, mountain views, steps from Union Station across the river
- Housing: Modern infill townhomes and boutique condo buildings, some original bungalows remaining
- Best for: Buyers who want walkability and are done compromising on finishes
Life Outside the House
- The pedestrian bridge straight into Union Station and LoDo
- Highland Square's restaurant and shopping strip along 32nd Avenue
- Skyline and mountain views from numerous rooftop restaurants and patios
- Confluence Park where the South Platte River and Cherry Creek meet
Getting Around
LoHi is walkable to Union Station and downtown via the pedestrian bridge, genuinely one of the shortest commutes on this list if you work downtown. I-25 sits close by for everything else, and the A, B, G, and N Line trains are all reachable from Union Station in minutes.
SCHOOLS (BIG IMPACT ON YOUR PROPERTY VALUES)
LoHi is Denver Public Schools territory. As with the rest of central Denver, the specific assigned school matters more than the district's overall reputation, so verify before deciding based on the neighborhood name alone. DPS's school choice system is worth exploring here too.
If walkability and polish matter more to you than budget, LoHi deserves a serious look. Call or text and let's go see it.
