Hey everyone, I've been here for 13 years and Median household income is $113,396, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $113,396 in Arvada. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective. Thanks! The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Jacob
Used to live on the Oak Park side, now on the Cedar Grove side. Completely different vibe. it exceeded my expectations.
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Aurora Harris
glad someone said it
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Joseph Harris
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much developing but now it's underrated.
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Genesis
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a contractor, 37, moved here 10 years ago from Houston. I've lived in Sunset and Downtown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Friendly community, easy to meet people
3. Good schools in most areas
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Summers can be brutally hot
2. Road conditions need improvement
3. The pet-friendliness situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Sunset: Great for remote workers. underrated vibes, walkable.
- Downtown: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Houston, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $70K-$120K here.
**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Jack K.
I'm a physical therapist and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
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