Ezra Young best-worst Mar 29, 2026

Most overrated things about Cherry Creek

Alright, My partner and I are With a population of 11,011, Cherry Creek is a small town. Median household income is $147,618, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $147,618 in Cherry Creek. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Hannah Nelson Apr 5, 2026

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Westside. It's better than expected for what you get.

Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in marketing you might struggle.

People: Generally challenging. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.

Hope this helps!.

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