Why Live in Friendly Hills
Friendly Hills in Lakewood, located about 16 miles from downtown Denver, is a suburban neighborhood known for its outdoor activities and highly rated schools. The area is popular for mountain biking, with routes like the C-470 Bikeway providing access to Bear Creek Lake Park and downtown Denver. The neighborhood is also close to downtown Morrison and shopping centers along South Kipling Parkway. Families appreciate the high ratings of D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School and Bear Creek High, part of the Jeffco Public Schools system. Harriman Lake Park, centered around its namesake lake, offers fishing, hiking, and access to the Fehringer Ranch Disc Golf Course. Weaver Hollow Park features a playground, skatepark, and an outdoor pool with a corkscrew water slide. Bear Creek Lake Park, with over 2,500 acres of campgrounds, trails, and a sandy beach on Soda Lake, is a major attraction. The neighborhood also boasts proximity to The Homestead and Fox Hollow golf courses and the hiking trails of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Home styles in Friendly Hills include Traditional Craftsman, Colonial Revival, and 1970s ranch-style homes, with some townhouses available. The area is safer than the national average, and residents have convenient access to groceries and dining at Kipling Marketplace and nearby shopping centers. Major roads like State Route 470 and U.S. Highway 285 connect the neighborhood to Interstate 70 and Interstate 25, with limited public transportation options available through the Regional Transportation District.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Friendly Hills a good place to live?
Friendly Hills is a good place to live. Friendly Hills is considered very car-dependent and very bikeable with some transit options. Friendly Hills is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Friendly Hills has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.1 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $118,272 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 44.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Friendly Hills are home owners, with 19.3% of residents renting and 80.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Friendly Hills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Friendly Hills neighborhood guide.
Is Friendly Hills, CO a safe neighborhood?
Friendly Hills, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Friendly Hills?
The median home price in Friendly Hills is $582,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $116,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.51%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,950 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $126K a year to afford the median home price in Friendly Hills. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Friendly Hills is $118K.
What are the best public schools in Friendly Hills?
The best public schools that serve Friendly Hills are:
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Home Trends in Friendly Hills, CO
On average, homes in Friendly Hills, Lakewood sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Friendly Hills, Lakewood over the last 12 months is $575,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$575,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$582,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$522,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$536,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$336
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Last 12 months Home Sales
109
Median List Price
$582,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
