r/MovingtoDenver

Hello! Me (23, F) and my gf (24, F) are moving to Denver this summer. I already have a job lined up and my partner is still looking, finding interviews, going through the process. We both have lived in Oklahoma almost our whole lives and are super excited to be moving out! We are looking to find friends/community/community spaces in the Denver/Arvada area. What are some great places/stores/venues/events that you would recommend?

Things about us!

We have two amazing kitties named Rosemary (muted calico, F) and Jupiter (black, M).

We love live music, especially local bands! Our favorite genres are hardcore rock, grungegaze, alt pop/hardcore fusion, metal/rock, punk vibes.

We’re both very artistic! My partner has a BFA in studio art and loves painting, ceramics, any type of print making, and sketching. I love collaging and have started to dabble in watercolors. I also love all aspects of creative writing, especially poetry.

We’re both pretty spiritual/witchy. She loves ocean-related mysticism, and I love more Pagan-related stuff like tarot, bone readings, and crystals.

We’re hella queer and love our community! I’ve already heard about some of the happenings that went down recently with a local lesbian bar, but i’m there is more to this amazing community. Trans-inclusive/POC-inclusive spaces PLZ PLZ PLZ.

We love love love fashion and different forms of creative expression such as piercings, tattoos, fun hair colors, clothing styles, etc.

Thanks for reading this far :)

Hi Everyone - my girlfriend is about to finish nursing school in SoCal and we are deciding where to move so she can start her career. I work remote, so relocating out of SoCal has always been our plan once she finishes school. Denver has always been at the top of our list, but she is worried about how nursing jobs are over there. Are there any nurses that are able to share their experience? How are the hospitals? Is it hard to land a job at the decent hospital? California has a law where nurses can’t be assigned more than 5 patients, how will that compare to the workload in Denver. She knows it will be a pay decrease from SoCal, but the lower living expenses of Colorado will help balance that out. Any insight really would be appreciated! Thank you.

Hey there! My wife and I are going to be moving to Denver in mid August and are looking for apartments. I’ve found a few but obviously without seeing them in person it’s a risk. Our budget for base rent is 1000-1300/mo. Needing a 1-2 bedroom 650 sq foot minimum. Coming from Texas where the pay isn’t amazing has our initial budget limited. I appreciate the help!

Looking at two different places (The Cooper & Bel Aire) both of which are on W Colfax. Heard a lot of issues about E Colfax and some stuff about W Colfax, but I'm curious on if it extends out to the suburbs.

Also, has anyone lived on W Colfax? How is it living right next to a 3 lane road? I'm from rural Colorado and am not used to the noise & am unsure if it causes increased pollution. Cheers

I’m relocating to Greenwood Village soon and trying to figure out the best apartment option since I won’t have a car initially.

Right now I’m considering Promenade Place, Milehouse Apartments, and Cierra Crest. I also looked into Viridian, but the recent Google reviews scared me off a bit.

I’m a 25F planning to live alone, so safety, walkability, and access to groceries/restaurants/transit are really important to me.

Would you recommend living in this area without a car? And if anyone has firsthand experience with any of these apartments, I’d love to hear the good, bad, or anything I should watch out for

Any recs for apartments in Parker or Englewood? I will be attending school this summer and have a budget of 1300-1400 (before utilities).

Currently live in Wilmington NC with my gf and were not looking to renew our lease. What we're looking for in a new city:

-big city. My gf works in hotels so a big city / tourism is a must for that field.

-reasonably affordable rent. I've seen on here that rent has been going down in some cases. Our range is around 1500.
-walkability is one of my musts and from what I can see, Denver has some nice pockets of it.

The things holding us back form fully committing are-

1. The weather. We lived in New England and are trying to avoid those types of winters (just dark and cold and depressing). And my gf loves the sun and to tan and I'm not sure how the area is with that.
2. sketchiness. Online there are lots of doom and gloom about the safeness of the area. I can see its getting better obviously I don't want to move us to a place filled with homeless and just bad areas when we're trying to go for a walk or go to the mall.

We're both mid 20s. We don't drink so breweries and alcohol is not something we care about. We like to get out and do things on our days off. If that's going to a market or visit a new town or go hiking. We like having things to do. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

edit: I’d like to add that 1500 is the range but we have the means to spend more for the right spot. Also we don’t necessarily have to live directly downtown, just in proximity to a large city so suburbs are totally fine for us.

weird question, I know. I’ve just never lived in a city. 22M. I want to socialize more and live life a little more, but I really don’t want to live within the city. I value the peace and quiet/ better access to nature.

im looking at places 20-25 minutes outside the city center (Lakewood, Arvada, Littleton, etc) and I’m ok with driving that distance on the weekends and what not, but I continue to hear from people in NYC or Chicago that if you aren’t immediately nearby, people don’t pay you any mind. the vast majority of people don’t want to hang out or date you. is this true for Denver as well? it sounds ridiculous but I just don’t know if it’s a city norm I’m unaware of. cheers.

I’m going to be moving to Denver for a job and am looking for relatively safe areas for single women to live. My job is between Five Points and Uptown so I’m looking in that area for an affordable place. That being said, I am going to be a living alone as a woman and want to make sure I’m living somewhere safe and won’t have to worry about significant amounts of crime. If anyone has other suggestions for safe and affordable spots around those areas, I’d love to hear about them!

Hi, I will be moving in from a small city out of state to start a position at CU Anschutz. I have never spent time in the Denver area, and looking for recommendations to live. I am single, 30’s M, no kids, no pets. I don’t care at all about the typical bars, coffee, restaurants, nightlife, etc. I do care about outdoor recreation access and green space. I need to train for a mountain ultramarathon throughout the summer, and want to get into mountain biking. I’m having a hard time finding a balanced location that provides access to campus and my outdoor hobbies. I was looking at Glendale, Cherry creek, Lakewood, Arvada, or Westminster. Golden and Morrison seem great for recreation, but too long of a commute to campus. Downtown Denver has zero appeal to me. Do you local experts have thoughts on locations that provide a good balance between commuting to campus 3-5 days/week and hiking, mountain running/biking access 2-3 times during the week? Thanks!

The neighbors are SO rude and hostile. I won’t get into everything since I still have to live here for a few months but word to the wise these people are MEAN and unreasonable. The rent in these houses is too much to have deal with such awful people.

My husband and I are in our 30's (no kids) relocating to the Denver metro area for my job in Golden. We love the quiet, want to have nice views, and safety is a priority. We don't want to live in Golden due to how expensive it is. I'd like to be within 30 minutes commute-wise. Anyone have any good neighborhood and/or apartment recs for us? We primarily want a 2 bedroom with a budget of $2500. Thank you!!

We’re a family currently living in Oakville, Ontario (Canada) and are seriously exploring the Denver area as a possible long-term move in the next school year. (2026-27)

I run a software/technology business, and we have two kids (elementary/middle school age). We initially researched Texas pretty heavily, but the more we looked into things, the more we realized we care about overall long-term quality of life and emotional fit.

What’s attracting us toward the Denver area:

• outdoor lifestyle
• active culture
• sunshine compared to Ontario winters
• family-oriented suburbs
• access to running/cycling/hiking/skiing
• active and engaged community feel
• what seems like a healthier pace of life overall

We’re currently researching areas like:

• Highlands Ranch
• Lone Tree
• Parker
• Broomfield
• Louisville
• Superior
• Centennial

Would really appreciate honest local perspectives on things like:

• Which suburbs feel best overall for families with kids?
• How bad are winters realistically compared to places like Toronto/GTA?
• Does the sunshine genuinely make winters feel easier mentally?
• How noticeable is the altitude adjustment long term?
• Which suburbs feel the most welcoming for international/immigrant families?
• How strong is the youth sports/outdoor culture for kids?
• Are there areas that locals strongly recommend or avoid?
• How difficult is it to build community/social circles after relocating?
• What income range realistically feels comfortable for family life in these suburbs now?

We’re also trying to understand how Denver compares long term to other regions we’ve researched like North Carolina, Atlanta or parts of Texas.

If anyone has lived in multiple of these regions, I’d especially love perspective on:

• long-term happiness/quality of life
• raising kids
• community feel
• weather impact on day-to-day life
• and whether Denver still feels worth the higher housing costs.

Really appreciate any honest perspectives from people who’ve actually built a life there.

I’m moving from west Denver and looking at a place in east Denver, just south of Montview and just east of Yosemite. It’ll be me and two kids (5 and 7)
Anyone live over there or have any thoughts on that neighborhood. It’s just a block south of montview.
Thanks!

hey all! moving to Denver and looking at neighborhoods. I’ve considered LoHi, Wash Park, Platte Park, but found a place i really like in Baker near 6th and Santa Fe. I work south of the city but would go downtown frequently. thoughts on this area? I’m fine with a city neighborhood and the things that come with it, but I don’t want to regret where I end up. I’m mostly looking for 2-3 br townhomes and really prioritize a garage and outdoor space. would you live here?

22M. seems like an obvious no, but it’s a concern of mine as I move soon. most people in their early 20s are still in college/ trade school / working and have their friend groups, it feels like most social activities in the city are geared towards people 25+. I’ve been to a few cities in the past and have had a really hard time finding anyone my age in meetup groups and whatnot. I don’t care about age when making friends of course, but from a dating perspective I’m worried I will hardly find anyone around my age. did anyone else live in Denver from 20-23 And regularly find people your age at social events? Just curious, cheers.

My husband and I (both 27) have been planning a move from Tampa to Denver for about a year now, with the goal of moving early next year.

We are a young, pretty active, liberal couple, who aren't looking to "find ourselves", but simply get out of our hometown and into a new environment. We mainly hang out with my brother and brother in law, and they may end up moving with us, so we're not worried about being lonely and are totally open to meeting new friends. Coming from Tampa, the vibe in Denver is completely different and we are excited for something new. We're really looking forward to getting into hiking and more outdoor activities. I work remote, and he is currently working on getting into a field where he will most likely be working from home as well, so we are flexible when it comes to our exact location.

With that being said - what are some things we should know that might not be common knowledge? What are the best areas to look at for housing? Worst areas? Fun things to do on the weekends?

I have read that some people think the food out there isn't great, but we absolutely love trying new restaurants. I would appreciate some good food recs! We love all cuisines.

Any tips or help is appreciated! TIA

We’re (M, F mid 30s with two small kids) planning on moving to Heritage Village, Centennial. We visited and really like the area for raising a family, but want to double check as we don’t know anyone there. Specifically looking for a calm, safe, and friendly place where kids can be on the street without big concerns.

Thanks!

Relocating for work & looking at places to live currently. (office is in downtown smack in the middle)

How much is considered a "long walk" for Denver? I don't want to commute in/out of the city but I know a 15 min walk in the summer and winter can be 2 drastically different things.

Where did you end up and why did you leave? Or those planning to leave?

I was born and raised here. Moved away a few years ago and came back recently but thinking about moving out again. I miss more green and the coast.