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    • Sep 9, 2022

Tour of Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Updated: Oct 5, 2022

Today we're taking you on a tour of Wheat Ridge, Colorado!


A great suburb just northwest of Denver, Wheat Ridge has affordable home prices, easy access to both downtown Denver and the mountains, and all the suburban amenities you could need. Stick around to find out more!


Let's get it!



Wheat Ridge Vibes


What if I told you there was a suburb about 15 minutes from downtown Denver, 5-10 minutes from hip spots like Sloan's Lake and Highland, home to tons of suburban amenities, with good access to Golden, the mountains, and downtown Denver?! Also, great examples of mid-century modern homes and a fairly diverse housing stock - all for a median home price of $565k?!


Well that would be Wheat Ridge, Colorado! Home to around 31k residents, this city is bordered to the north by Arvada, to the east by Denver, to the south by Lakewood, Edgewater, and Edgewood, and to the west by Golden/Jefferson County.


The Jefferson County School District serving Wheat Ridge is rated a B+*. There are three public High Schools technically serving the city - Arvada West, Wheat Ridge, and Jefferson Junior/Senior High School - rated B+, B+, and C respectively*. There are two Middle Schools - Drake Junior High and Everitt Middle School - rated an A- and C+ respectively*. Lastly, there are four Elementary Schools - Prospect Valley, Maple Grove, Kullerstrand, Vivian, and Wilmore Davis Elementary School - rated A-, B+, B-, B-, and B- respectively*.


Home Price Statistics


The median home price at the time of writing this for Wheat Ridge, comes in around $565k. Currently on the market for single-family homes, prices range from $430k-$1.95m. In terms of condos/townhomes currently on the market, prices range from $200k-$950k. Approximately 52% of residents own their homes, while 48% rent.



Pros + Cons


Pros

  • Affordable! Median $565k

  • Easy access to both downtown Denver and the mountains

  • Great outdoor spaces

  • All the suburban amenities you need while being close to Denver for the cool spots

  • Some neighborhoods have beautiful views

  • Solid public transportation options

Cons

  • Mediocre schools

  • Some moments of dinge, both in commercial spaces and homes

  • Close to the highway and can get pretty industrial and rundown


For Fans Of


Basically if you like this area, you might want to check out these other areas 👇

  • Arvada

  • Lakewood

  • Aurora

  • Centennial

  • Castle Rock


To Sum Up Wheat Ridge in Three Points

  1. Easy access to both downtown Denver and the mountains

  2. Great outdoor spaces

  3. All the suburban amenities you need, while being close to Highland for the cool spots


As We Depart


Every day I help people who are moving or relocating to the Denver area, find the home of their dreams in one of the best metropolitan areas in the country! If you're looking for a full-service Real Estate company that specializes in these cross-country moves, or just across the city, look no further.


Welcome to Denver, CO - Make Yourself at Home!


Jesse Lynch - The New Face of Real Estate




*According to niche.com

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