Neighborhood Guide

Highlands

LoHi views, Highlands Square charm, and some of Denver's most sought-after streets.

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Highlands
Market Snapshot
$863,000
Median Price: Detached
$720,000
Median Price: Attached
$534 (detached), $487 (attached)
Median Price per Sq Ft
23 days (detached), 30 days (attached)
Average Days on Market
154 (71 detached, 83 attached)
Homes Sold, Last 12 Months
1905 (detached), 2006 (attached)
Typical Year Built

Trailing 12 months through September 2026. Source: MLS data.

Overview

The Highlands, including Lower Highland (LoHi) and West Highland, is one of Denver’s most popular places to live. Perched on the bluff northwest of downtown, the area takes its name from its elevated location. Over the past few decades, new development and higher-density housing have transformed the neighborhood, creating a mix of historic charm and modern design. Residents enjoy skyline views, walkable shopping and dining districts, and local favorites like Highlands Square along West 32nd Avenue.

Homes You'll Find

The Highlands mixes Victorian cottages, early 1900s bungalows, and Denver Squares with a large amount of newer construction. LoHi in particular has seen many original homes replaced by modern single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes, and attached homes make up a large share of sales. Many newer townhomes feature three-story layouts topped with rooftop decks, offering additional outdoor living space and, in some cases, views of downtown or the mountains. Further west toward Highlands Square, the blocks stay more historic, with renovated bungalows and Tudors alongside new builds.

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Eat and Drink

  • duo: Farm-to-table restaurant on 32nd Avenue, about 20 years in business. 2413 W 32nd Ave.
  • Spuntino: Handmade pasta and small plates with a large amaro list. 2639 W 32nd Ave.
  • Alma Fonda Fina: Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant in LoHi. 2556 15th St.
  • Middle State Coffee: Local roaster's cafe on 32nd Avenue. 2622 W 32nd Ave.

Things to Do

  • Highlands Square: Shops, restaurants, and cafes at 32nd Avenue and Lowell Boulevard.
  • Highlands Farmers Market: Sunday market along 32nd Avenue, spring through October. 3489 W 32nd Ave.
  • Potter-Highlands Historic District: About 36 blocks of Victorian and Craftsman homes for a self-guided walk.
  • Highland Bridge: Pedestrian bridge over I-25 connecting LoHi to downtown and Commons Park.
  • Woodbury Branch Library: Denver Public Library branch. 3265 Federal Blvd.

Public Schools

  • Edison Elementary School: Early education through 5th grade. 3350 Quitman St.
  • Brown International Academy: Early education through 5th grade, IB program. 2550 Lowell Blvd.
  • Bryant-Webster Dual Language School: Early education through 8th grade, Spanish and English dual language. 3635 Quivas St.
  • Skinner Middle School: Grades 6 to 8. 3435 W 40th Ave.
  • North High School: Grades 9 to 12. 2960 Speer Blvd.

Assigned schools depend on the address, and DPS also offers school choice. Look up any address with the DPS School Finder.

Private Schools

  • Highlands Montessori: Infant through elementary, Montessori. West Highland.
  • St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School: Preschool to 8th grade, Catholic. 4200 Federal Blvd.
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