Why Live in Aurora Highlands
Aurora Highlands offers a suburban lifestyle with ample green space and recreational features. The neighborhood boasts expansive parks and trails, including the Powerline Trail, Mountain View Park, Highland Hollow Park, and Panorama Park, which provide residents with various options for outdoor activities like running, biking, softball, and basketball. Homes in Aurora Highlands are primarily 1970s split-level and ranch-style designs, often renovated and featuring sizeable fenced-in yards and 2-car garages. New-tradition two-story homes with stone features are also common. The housing stock is characterized by a mix of brick and wood materials in neutral tones, with colorful accents on doors and garages.
Families in Aurora Highlands may send their children to Vassar Elementary School, Mrachek Middle School, and the highly rated Rangeview High School. The neighborhood is conveniently located 13 miles from downtown Denver, with access to major highways and Denver’s Regional Transportation District’s bus and rail system. Denver International Airport is 19 miles away, and the University of Colorado Hospital is a 7-mile drive.
Local dining options include Piazza’s Sports Bar, known for its chicken wings and cocktails, and Six Capital Brewing & BBQ, which serves craft beer and barbecue. For groceries, residents frequent Safeway and King Soopers. Additional attractions include AMF Aurora Lanes for bowling and the Plains Conservation Center, an outdoor education center with historical replicas and prairie ecosystem exhibits. Proximity to Buckley Space Force Base is a notable benefit for military families, though noise from the base is a factor, with a Sound Score of 74 out of 100.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aurora Highlands a good place to live?
Aurora Highlands is a good place to live. Aurora Highlands is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Aurora Highlands is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Aurora Highlands has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 11.7 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $92,175 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 24.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Aurora Highlands are home owners, with 34% of residents renting and 66% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Aurora Highlands can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Aurora Highlands neighborhood guide.
Is Aurora Highlands, CO a safe neighborhood?
Aurora Highlands, CO is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Aurora Highlands?
The median home price in Aurora Highlands is $450,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $90,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.31%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,230 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $96K a year to afford the median home price in Aurora Highlands. The average household income in Aurora Highlands is $92K.
What are the best public schools in Aurora Highlands?
The best public schools that serve Aurora Highlands are:
What are the best private schools in Aurora Highlands?
The best private schools that serve Aurora Highlands are:
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Are home prices dropping in Aurora Highlands?
Yes, home prices in Aurora Highlands are down 4% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Aurora Highlands, CO
On average, homes in Aurora Highlands, Aurora sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Aurora Highlands, Aurora over the last 12 months is $450,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$475,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$325,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$300,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$191,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$274
Number of Homes for Sale
49
Last 12 months Home Sales
173
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
