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City Center

City Center

$274,466 Average Value
$231 Average Price per Sq Ft
27 Homes For Sale

What to expect in City Center, Aurora’s downtown

City Center is a lively Aurora neighborhood, Denver's largest suburb. To the west are shops and restaurants in strip malls and the Town Center at Aurora. Multifamily developments are common, and some single-family homes have a presence as well. Several parks are within a 10-minute drive. Interstate 225 runs through the area and facilitates commutes to employment areas, such as the Denver Tech Center, to the south, and Anschutz Medical Campus, to the north.

Town Center at Aurora is more than just a retail destination

The Town Center at Aurora is an indoor mall with department stores and a food court. It is also home to several entertainment options, such as the FieldhouseUSA indoor recreation center and the Cinemark Century Aurora and XD theater. “That’s what we use to determine downtown Aurora, so that was our downtown before they built the Southlands area. That was the congregating place. That was our closest mall for many, many years,” says Cindy Dassinger, broker and owner of Metro Home Finders, Inc., who grew up in the area. “They really dumped some money in. They did remodeling on the outside, brought new retailers in, did the exit off the highway to make it easier for people. That’s when people started taking notice, and new builders tried to push as close as they could to build there. So, it’s still up and coming.” Helga’s Haus & Bier Garden is a German restaurant located close by in the Aurora City Square strip mall.

You can see many people at town center food court.
You can see many people at town center food court.
Helga's Haus and Bier Garden in City Center serves delicious and authentic German fare.
Helga's Haus and Bier Garden in City Center serves delicious and authentic German fare.
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Not all shopping and dining options are at the mall

Abilene Street leads to Sam’s Club, Home Depot and Best Buy. Nearby dining options include Bua Traditional Thai Cuisine and Guadalajara Family Mexican Restaurant. “There’s a lot more than there used to be when I lived over there. With all the new shops and restaurants that have gone in, people have a lot more options for going out,” says Managing Broker Chad Hart with Hart Realty Group, who has over 15 years of experience.

With many options to get around, City Center offers easy commutes

City Center commuters have many options for getting to the Denver Tech Center, Anschutz Medical Campus and the Denver International Airport. Transit options include:

  • Regional Transportation District buses, with stops throughout the neighborhood
  • The light rail at the Aurora Metro Center Station
  • Interstate 225, to the west of the neighborhood

City Center offers access to the outdoors for recreation

Settler’s Park includes a half basketball court and playground. Additional outdoor areas are within a 5- to 10-minute drive away, in the neighborhoods of Aurora Hills and City Center North:

  • Bicentennial Park has an off-leash dog park.
  • The Aurora Hills Golf Course is open to the public with 18 public holes.
  • City Center Park includes the High Line Canal Trail, which spans 71 miles.

A covered picnic area is available in Aurora's City Center Park.
A covered picnic area is available in Aurora's City Center Park.
To enjoy some time in the fresh air, residents can go golfing.
To enjoy some time in the fresh air, residents can go golfing.
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Cost of living in Aurora’s City Center, where renting is common

City Center has many apartments and condos. Over three-quarters of the neighborhood’s residential properties are rented. Contemporary 1980s homes are also common. The median home price is in the lower $200,000s, and the median household income is in the lower $50,000s. “People looking to live in Denver are going to see that the value here on the east side is a lot better dollar-for-dollar than the homes available in the west,” Hart says.

City Center residents can show off their personalities with more uncommon home colors.
City Center residents can show off their personalities with more uncommon home colors.
Homes in the City Center neighborhood often feature large driveways and two-car garages.
Homes in the City Center neighborhood often feature large driveways and two-car garages.
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Aurora Public Schools and career-based learning opportunities

City Center is in the Aurora Public Schools district attendance boundary, where school choice is an option. Homes are zoned for Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning, Aurora Hills Middle School and Gateway High School. Students enrolled at Gateway can take career and technical education courses, some of which put them in a position to earn college credits and certifications. The ProStart pathway introduces students to the hospitality and tourism industry; meanwhile, the Constructech program provides an overview of construction trades.

Students may attend Tollgate Elementary School.
Students may attend Tollgate Elementary School.
Aurora Hills Middle School is a public school in the area.
Aurora Hills Middle School is a public school in the area.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Denver International

23 min drive

Bus

Exposition Ave & S Blackhawk St

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Mississippi Ave & S Elkhart St

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S Sable Blvd & Mississippi Ave

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S Chambers Rd & Fraser Way

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Alameda Ave & S Blackhawk St

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Alameda Dr & Alameda Ave

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S Sable Blvd & Centrepoint Dr

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime City Center US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,224
Number of Homes for Sale
27
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
5.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,822
Below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,447
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
927
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
650
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
10
Median Rent
$1,624
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,200
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,948
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,295
Median Condo Rent
$1,550
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,637

Demographics

Total Population
6,580
Median Age
35
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$52,353
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$66,889

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87.2%
College Graduates
29.3%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.1%
% Population in Labor Force
76.8%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
56''

Area Factors

Moderately friendly

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Moderately friendly

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Fairly friendly

Transit Score®

50 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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