Denver is Colorado's capital and largest city, home to about 740,600 residents. The typical home value is near $525,000, and Montbello is the most populous neighborhood.
Denver has an estimated 740,613 residents (Census Bureau, July 2025), making it the largest city in Colorado and the 19th-largest in the United States. That is up from 715,522 in the 2020 Census. The Denver-Aurora-Centennial metro area has 3,092,037 residents.
The typical home value is about $524,675 (Zillow), and the median sale price is $553,083. The Census median owner-occupied home value is $616,000. For comparison, the metro-wide median single-family price was $675,000 in June 2026 (Denver Metro Association of Realtors), in a balanced market with homes closing near 99% of list price.
Denver's overall cost of living index is about 127.6 where the U.S. average is 100, roughly 28% above the national average. Housing index is 183.1, and a two-bedroom rental averages about $1,910 a month.
Montbello is the most populous neighborhood, with 33,121 residents in 2020. Central Park (formerly Stapleton), a 4,700-acre redevelopment with about 30,000 residents, is the largest by area.
Niche gives Denver a C- for crime and safety. For the first half of 2025, the Common Sense Institute counted 235 violent crimes and 1,122 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
Niche grades Denver A- overall. It ranks #10 among Best Cities for Young Professionals in America and #30 among Healthiest Places in America.
Median household income is $94,718, and about 12% of residents are 65 or older.
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| Care Type | Average Local Cost |
|---|---|
| Independent Living | $4,381 / month |
| Assisted Living | $5,400 to $7,387 / month |
| Memory Care | $7,487 / month |
| Nursing Care | $10,159 to $12,182 / month |
Data verified on October 1st, 2026.
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