Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Denver, CO
4 neighborhoods ranked by safety, quiet living, air quality, affordability, and walkability — the factors that matter most for a comfortable retirement.
Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Denver — Key Takeaways
The best neighborhood for retirees in Denver is LoDo with a Retiree Score of 48/100. Denver has 4 neighborhoods evaluated for retirement livability. The safest neighborhood is LoDo with a violent crime rate of 10.3 per 1,000 residents. Best air quality goes to LoDo with an AQI of 48.
Denver has a population of 715,522, a median household income of $72,661, and a median home value of $530,000, which is 88% above the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, DOT Noise Map, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Top 3 Neighborhoods for Retirees
| # | Neighborhood | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LoDo | 48 | ||
| Highlands | 48 | ||
| Cherry Creek | 47 | ||
4 | RiNo | 46 |
Rankings by Category
Top 5 neighborhoods in Denver for each retiree-relevant metric.
Lowest violent crime rate
Lowest Air Quality Index
Lowest median home value
Highest Walk Score
Lowest property crime rate
Lowest poverty rate
- 5.0%
Highest median household income
Neighborhoods are ranked using the Retiree Score, a composite livability index specifically designed for retirees. It prioritizes the factors that matter most for a comfortable, safe, and healthy retirement:
- Safety (Violent Crime)
- 25% weight
- Quiet Living (Road Noise)
- 20% weight
- Air Quality (AQI)
- 20% weight
- Affordability (Home Value)
- 20% weight
- Walkability (Walk Score)
- 15% weight
Safety is weighted highest because personal security is the top concern for retirees. Quiet living and air quality reflect the importance of a healthy, peaceful environment. Affordability matters for those on fixed incomes, and walkability supports an active lifestyle without reliance on driving.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, Walk Score, and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.