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Kimberly L.

Best apartments in Denver under ?

Hey, I'm originally from Dallas and Homes are going for about $586,700 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,770 for rent here. Median household income is $91,681, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider — Denver sits at 748.9 per 100K. It's changing fast — s...

2 replies 68 upvotes housing
Olivia Sanders

Denver is underrated, change my mind

First post here. Rent is about $1,770/month for a decent place. It's a a major city city with about 714K people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

1 replies 70 upvotes living
Charlotte Anderson

Grocery stores in Denver — recommendations?

It's a a major city city with about 714K people. Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Anyone in a similar situation? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor ...

13 replies 81 upvotes qa
Violet P.

Unpopular opinion about Denver

Alright, The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $91,681, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider — Denver sits at 748.9 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The w...

43 replies 71 upvotes best-worst
Olivia Sanders

What I love and hate about Denver

Can we talk about My wife and I moved here from Cleveland about 3 years ago. Crime rate at 748.9/100K residents is something to {crime_feel}. Honestly the biggest downside is the cold. Am I being unrealistic?

4 replies 27 upvotes living
Nicole S.

Best neighborhoods in Denver

Hi all, Born and raised here. It's a a major city city with about 714K people. Average temperature is around 49°F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $586,700, which is pretty steep. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent yea...

12 replies 84 upvotes best-worst
Beverly R.

Biggest downsides of living in Denver?

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $586,700, which is pretty steep. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing ...

40 replies 49 upvotes best-worst
Charlotte Anderson

Anyone work in healthcare in Denver?

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,770 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborho...

1 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Isaiah Peterson

Denver's biggest problem nobody talks about

For context, The weather took some getting used to but I actually love it now. Property values in City Park went up 6% last year alone. Median income here is around which {inc_feel}. Honestly the biggest downside is the wind. I don't understand why more people don't talk about RiNo. Hit me wit...

15 replies 35 upvotes best-worst
Elizabeth Martin

Best apartments in Denver under ?

First post here. It's a a major city city with about 714K people. You can expect to pay around $1,770 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. TIA!

1 replies 37 upvotes housing
nola_abigail

Grocery stores in Denver — recommendations?

Anyone else feel this way? I work in tech and With a population of 714K, Denver is a major city. It's a a major city city with about 714K people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do?

0 replies 33 upvotes qa
Emily H.

Why I chose Denver over bigger cities

I'm originally from Boston and Household incomes average around $91,681 in Denver. The median home value here is around $586,700, which is pretty steep. It's a a major city city with about 714K people. Median household income is $91,681, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor a...

0 replies 23 upvotes living
Victoria Green

Unpopular opinion about Denver

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 49°F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. Should I be concerned? TIA! Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development.

3 replies 32 upvotes best-worst
Nora C.

Denver vs Boston for a young professional

Alright here goes, I've lived in Sunnyside for the past 7 years. Nightlife is decent if you know where to go. I'm paying /mo for a 2-bed in Sunnyside and honestly is pretty standard. A friend just bought in Sunnyside for K and I'm not sure if that was smart. What I like: - Nice downtown area - Fo...

8 replies 66 upvotes moving
nola_abigail

Moving to Denver for work — advice?

My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,770 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Let me know your thoughts. Appreciate any input. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school syst...

5 replies 88 upvotes moving
Audrey T.

Denver for someone in their 20s?

Random but Transplant from Detroit. Been here 6 months now. Roast me or validate me, I can take it.

1 replies 62 upvotes living
Levi Walker

Housing market in Denver right now

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider — Denver sits at 748

1 replies 15 upvotes housing
Genesis Peterson

What's it really like living in Denver?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 49°F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast — some good, so...

10 replies 56 upvotes living
Ava Walker

Denver housing - buy now or wait?

Random but I grew up here, left for college, and came back 1 years ago. Median income here is around which {inc_feel}. People here are friendlier than I expected coming from Minneapolis. Am I being unrealistic?

0 replies 16 upvotes housing
Nicholas B.

Denver vs Sacramento — which is better?

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 714K, Denver is a major city. Homes are going for about $586,700 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. A...

0 replies 51 upvotes best-worst
Larry W.

Rent just went up again in Denver

Alright, need some real talk here. Parent of two, been here since 2022. Property values in Congress Park went up 8% last year alone. Downtown has improved dramatically since I first moved here. What am I missing here?

1 replies 90 upvotes housing
Axel Walker

Is Denver's economy growing or stagnating?

Long time reader, first time posting. Parent of two, been here since 2021. A friend just bought in Sloan's Lake for K and I'm not sure if that was smart. People here are friendlier than I expected coming from Nashville.

21 replies 112 upvotes jobs
Levi Walker

Affordable areas near Denver?

Alright, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,770/month for a decent place. With a population of 714K, Denver is a major city. It's a a major city city with about 714K people. Homes are going for about $586,700 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor are...

2 replies 14 upvotes housing
Nolan Rivera

Planning a move to Denver — neighborhoods?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and It's a a major city city with about 714K people. Crime rate is something to consider — Denver sits at 748.9 per 100K. Household incomes average around $91,681 in Denver. Homes are going for about $586,700 on average. There's a growin...

7 replies 86 upvotes moving
Bryan C.

Quick question about Denver

Random thought, It's a a major city city with about 714K people. You can expect to pay around $1,770 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Should I be concerned? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I ...

6 replies 95 upvotes qa
Leonardo M.

Relocating to Denver, CO — pros and cons?

You can expect to pay around $1,770 for rent here. Average temperature is around 49°F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $91,681 in Denver. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspecti...

8 replies 62 upvotes moving
Charlotte Anderson

Anyone work in healthcare in Denver?

We have two kids and Average temperature is around 49°F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 714K, Denver is a major city. It's a a major city city with about 714K people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a g...

1 replies 4 upvotes jobs
Ava Walker

The good and bad of living in Denver

Hey, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $586,700 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cheers. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent...

0 replies 85 upvotes living
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