r/MovingtoDenver

Hello, everyone. The wife and I are planning to move to CO in the next couple of months. We are interested in new construction. We just spent the last 3ish years remodeling to sell our current home and don’t want to do that again!

In any case. One of the new development sites we are looking at is the Trailstone in Arvada right below the wildlife reservation. I’m aware this was the site where the old nuclear weapons manufacturing plant was. However, I have seen very conflicting information on the safety of the area. Some articles point to there being concerns (especially on windy days) where others claim it’s completely safe year round.

For people who live around the area or are CO locals what have you seen/heard? Any additional articles would be helpful as well!

Found a job at Denver airport but I am unfamiliar with the area. Can anyone suggest any nice apartments near that won’t have a crazy commute?

We live in mid town Austin, pre kids and pre the world being what it is now….- we were fine with a beautiful home but an insane mortgage… now we are thinking about selling and just buying a house outright in Broomfield. I can get over the fancy finishes with kids toys strewn about who cares anyway. I have two questions though, firstly I love how much we use the city and how kid friendly it is here, literally we go each day on the weekend to some kid event: children museum, splash pad, book store, Kids music, festivals there is something to do everyday. If we move to Broomfield is that over? How kid friendly is Denver? Second question - schools, here in Texas the public schools feel like they are constantly under threat… is that better up there?

Hello I live in CO. Currently commuting across Denver 45 miles each way. It’s a slog but the job is fantastic so I’ve just been biding my time.

My lease is up in September. I have a 14 year old cat and a 2 year old dog.

I work in Broomfield. I’d like to be within 5-10 miles of the airport there.

I don’t know what else I should include so…cheers.

Edit: this post made a lot more sense in a roommate seeking sub.
I live in Castle Rock and work in Broomfield. I currently live alone and have been just barely making it work, so I’d really prefer a roommate this go round to help with the financial weight of everything.

My husband and I have been contemplating moving back to Colorado. I left when I was in my mid-20s and I know things have changed a lot in the past ten years. My family is in the foothills and my friends have relegated themselves to the burbs so they're extremely unhelpful. I'm kinda torn between Cap Hill and the Highlands (hell, or maybe even Sloan's Lake or Sunnyside) and I wanted to hear thoughts from folks who have lived there recently.

We'd be looking for a place that's at least 3 bedrooms, ideally 4, but not a requirement. We don't really care about townhouse vs SFH but EV charging is a requirement and a garage is a huge plus. I like having stuff to walk to (grocery, coffee shops, restaurants etc.). Husband will have to commute downtown twice a week; he takes the train now, but he's not above buses. Budget is approx. $900k - 1.1M.

Where would you look with these requirements? It looks like this achievable in all of the neighborhoods I mentioned. I think Sloan's Lake and Sunnyside are maybe too residential so Cap Hill and the Highlands are probably the real contenders. Have things changed in these areas since COVID that would shock my brain stuck in the 2010s that should make me rethink the areas to look in?

ETA: No kids, will never have kids.

24 year old couple relocating for work with our dog- looking for walkable neighborhoods as one of us remote as well as easy access to highway as one of us works in littleton! He is happy to commute so focus is more on an enjoyable place to live and meet young professionals as a remote worker

I started this journey in late May, traveled across and around the entire country and here I am, finally in Denver! I left my old life in NJ to start anew, fresh start, new (sober) me. Modeling gigs are set to start in a week or so, now that the fun road trip is over the real work begins! Anxious, excited, optimistic, nervous, I’m feeling all of it, let’s go!

Are there any recommended (or not recommended) apartments in that area? She’s currently looking at a studio in the ballpark area that’s going to be around $1,500. She’s open to having roommates, but hasn’t had any luck finding one. Any suggestions on where to look?

I make 175k base, sometimes in the upper 230k if I want to work OT.

My wife makes 100k annually.

We are debating on moving to Denver, and truly wondering if we can swing all expenses that come with all (hidden) ones.

Willing to spend lower 600k on a home, and now I'm seeing more in depth things like car registration is crazy, home owners insurance and much more.

With all tax implications, and not having to live with just a little to breathe, could we still max basic retirement accounts out as well on our income? 401k and Roth IRA is our basic accounts.

Not familiar with Denver (at all) but am moving there in August. I need to be in the Hale and or Cherry Creek areas. Any advice (that’s not snarky 😂) on any good apartment complexes (that takes dogs), would be appreciated. Thank you in advance!!

Hello! My husband and I are looking for a place to call home in colorado for us and our two young kids under 4. We value diversity, being outside, a creative & artistic community, and open mindset where everyone belongs. I'm thinking a smaller mountain town that's within an hour drive of a bigger city.

Without considering cost of living- Do you know of a neighborhood/town that best fits our values?

Edit: thank you all for your comments; i understand how expensive it is to live. This is more of something to work towards for our family

Hello, anyone have any experience or stories at:

- NOVEL RiNo—Crescent Communities

Or

- Line28 at LoHi—Willow Bridge Property Company

Looking at moving out of Central Park within the next 2 weeks and am ideally looking for friends and more nightlife in my late 20s.

I’ll also take the A line 5-6 days a week to work at the Airport so that would be an important factor as well.

Ideally looking for a 1 bd/1 bath up to 2500/month currently and open to more recommendations outside of these two spots.

Besides the complaints of sound, homeless and gentrification, are either neighborhoods worth moving to? Or should I remain in Central Park?

Thanks for the input 🙂.

I'm considering two apartments: #1 is near Pennsylvania & E 11th Ave; #2 is near Elizabeth & E 13th. They seem similar to me, but would appreciate any pros/cons for these specific locations.

Hi guys!
Okay I have a hefty amount of anxiety about traveling to new places because I get panic attacks sometimes and just worry too much but I also love the idea of traveling.

I’m going to Denver, Colorado for the first time In August and I’d like to go hiking .
Please tell me about altitude sickness experiences, how you stayed happy, what’s the whole experience on change in altitude. I’m coming from Ohio.

Thank you!

Looking to potentially move from Baker/Wash Park/Platt Park area to be closer to the airport. It consistently takes about an hour to and from the airport and with the frequency that I have to travel that is becoming a major annoyance.

I would consider renting or buying and would need 3 beds/2 baths. Rent I'd go to $4k and purchase I'd be looking around $800k.

Looking for all of the typical things: at least somewhat walkable or having a town center, safe for families, decent schools, ideally access to hiking or walking trails.

I am open to the suburbs too. Some of the northern suburbs with more direct access to 70 seem like they could shave off 30ish minutes from my drive.

Hi everyone,

Is Roxborough Park a good area to live in around Denver?

My long-term goal is to move to Colorado if I can obtain an O-1 visa for screenwriting.

I’m currently 20-6 years old, so this is something I’m planning well into the future.

As someone from England who has never been to Colorado, I’d love to hear from locals.

Are there any other neighbourhoods or towns on the west side of Denver that you would recommend instead of Roxborough Park?

Thanks!

Hi! I’m moving to Denver last minute and very low budget. I found out yesterday that I will be moving in 10 days! I’m moving with the absolute bare minimum, and just need help unloading the truck. Most moving companies require 2 laborers for minimum of 2 hours. Realistically I would need 2 people for 30-45min.

Some items to be moved:
-mattress & platform
-dresser
-3x3 shelf
-desk
-about 10 boxes.

Anyone have recommendations for a moving company or other solutions? I’m considering a task rabbit but would love some other input.

Thanks!!

My partner just got a job in Denver at the airport and we will be moving there in the next couple of months! We are very excited!!

I’ve been doing some light research and have been trying to figure out where we should live for our first year.

We would need to be within 30-45 min of the airport (I would say closer would be better) but I know there is traffic to keep in mind.

We’re in our mid-twenties, like sports rec leagues, good food, and places to walk around and explore. I was looking at apartments downtown near Union Station or maybe we live away from downtown to avoid traffic?… We don’t plan on having kids either (just a cat)!

Any recs would be great! Even just general tips before moving there is appreciated.

I feel like the weather will be similar to WI (as in four seasons not exactly the same at all - different climate)

jeez y’all I understand they are not the same weather wise but I didn’t realize how angry peeps would get!!

I did hear it’s a lot more dryer in CO… I will need to prepare for that since I have chronically dry lips/skin 😭 (humidifier recs I can buy right away?!)

Thank you!

Update: TY for all the comments! I can tell there’s a little back and forth xd but after reading everything I think we have a good idea where we’ll start looking. We are very excited and it’s awesome to hear a lot of Wisco folk have moved to CO as well!

Hey all, I've read a few posts here about neighborhoods that are good for people in their 30s. I've seen Sunnyside, Highland, Berkley, Edgewater, Cheesman Park and Wash Park all recommended. I'll be working in the Waterton area around Chatfield State Park and all of these places seem a little far for what i'm used to for a commute time. Anybody know of any neighborhoods in the SW Denver area that has similar vibes to the usual recommendations I listed? I like being in a walkable/bikeable area mainly.

If there's really nothing out that way I may just embrace the longer commute and find a spot in those established spots.

We are road tripping to Denver from New York at the end of July to move my daughter for grad school. Our route is route 90 from NY to Chicago and then route 80 until we pick up 76 at the Colorado border.

We want to make some shorter stops (1-2 hours) along the way, and are looking for suggestions for points of interest worth checking out. The following towns are on our route, we would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

Erie, PA
Cleveland, OH
South Bend, IN
Joilet, IL
Davenport, IL
Des Moine, IA
Omaha, NE
Lincoln, NE
Grand Island, NE
Lexington, NE
North Platte, NE
Sterling, CO
Fort Morgan, CO