/ Neighborhood GuideAn oddly shaped plot of land that, alongside Hampden South, marks the city’s southeastern border, Southmoor Park saw a 17 percent jump in year-over-year average home sale prices. Apartment buildings are redefining the skyline, as is the recently developed Belleview Station. The master-planned, mixed-use community is where the neighborhood’s action is concentrated; it’s brought some of the city’s most popular eateries closer to what we call suburbia-lite. Proximity to the Denver Tech Center and Cherry Creek Reservoir are two other big draws.
- Country Club
- Belcaro
- Washington Park
- Virginia Village
- University Park
- Berkeley
- Washington Park West
- Five Points
- University Hills
- Congress Park
- Indian Creek
- Cheesman Park
- North Capitol Hill (Uptown)
- Capitol Hill
- Hampden
- Whittier
- North Park Hill
- Southmoor Park
- South Park Hill
- Overland
- Wellshire
- Hampden South
- Hilltop
- Sunnyside
- City Park West
Neighborhood Rankings
How we got these numbers: We utilized the city’s official list of 78 neighborhoods (only 70 had enough data to be included), and ranked them using four variables: home prices, crime data, school rankings, and an X factor score that accounts for things like access to open space, proximity to public transportation, and restaurant and shopping options. For more on our methodology, return to the main page.
Your Itinerary
Eat & Drink
South Newport Street is lined with the neighborhood’s top restaurants, including Los Chingones, Sushi-Rama, Ambli, Tap & Burger, and the newest addition, Le French. Local java expert Corvus Coffee Roasters also has a location on the strip.
Shop
Fashion arrived at Belleview Station with the opening of A Line Boutique, a trendy women’s store that also has three other locations around town. (Schedule a styling appointment just down the block at Matthew Morris Salon and Skincare to complete your new look.) Those hoping to furnish a new home and not break the bank should set their sights on Joy’s Consigned Furnishings.
Get Moving
Cherry Creek Reservoir, a few miles east, is a great place to stretch your legs. If you want a serious sweat, though, check out some of the neighborhood’s boutique fitness studios, such as CorePower Yoga, Orangetheory Fitness, and Barre3.