{"id":75865,"date":"2022-04-27T12:59:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T19:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=75865"},"modified":"2024-03-16T09:19:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T16:19:03","slug":"affordable-denver-suburbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-denver-suburbs\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Affordable Denver Suburbs to Live In"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nature surrounds the city of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denver, Colorado<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it a paradise for any outdoor enthusiast who also enjoys city life. With close proximity to the Southern Rockies and extensive outdoor activities, it\u2019s no wonder that nearly 715k people live in Denver. Whether you\u2019re a Colorado native or moving to \u201cthe Mile High City,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5155\/CO\/Denver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">buying a home in Denver<\/a> may be on the top of your to-do list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But with Denver\u2019s median home sale price of $589,500 and an average rent for a 2-bedroom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5155\/CO\/Denver\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">apartment in Denver<\/a> of\u00a0 $2,646, you may be wondering if there are more affordable options close to the city. Don\u2019t worry, Redfin has compiled a list of 10 affordable Denver suburbs that are within driving distance of downtown. That way you don&#8217;t have to miss out rooting for the Denver Broncos from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.empowerfieldatmilehigh.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empower Field at Mile High<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while being close to all the nearby mountain ranges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-1.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of denver\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-1-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-1-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Derby, CO<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $411,250<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Denver:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/22379\/CO\/Derby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Derby, CO homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/122425\/CO\/Commerce-City\/Derby\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Derby, CO apartments for rent<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$411,250<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Derby, a neighborhood of Commerce City, is the most affordable Denver suburb on our list. Home to just about 9,000 residents, you can escape the hustle and bustle of city life, while only being 20 minutes away from all that Denver has to offer. Check out nearby <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adcogov.org\/sites\/default\/files\/3582.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elaine T. Valente Open Spaces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a variety of nature walks around the South Platte River for some great scenery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Aurora, CO<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$486,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Denver:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 25 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30839\/CO\/Aurora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aurora, CO homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30839\/CO\/Aurora\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Aurora, CO apartments for rent<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving 25 minutes east of Denver will land you in the suburb of Aurora. With a population of nearly 386,300, you&#8217;ll be living the suburban life while exploring Denver in your free time. However, there are many fun activities in Aurora that you may just want to spend your free time in the suburbs. Make sure to visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wingsmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wings Over the Rockies Air &amp; Space Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, camp at Cherry Creek State Park, or hike through the Plains Conservation Center.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Northglenn, CO<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $514,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Denver:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14069\/CO\/Northglenn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northglenn, CO homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14069\/CO\/Northglenn\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Northglenn, CO apartments for rent<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northglenn takes the third spot on our list of Denver\u2019s most affordable suburbs. Only a 20-minute drive into downtown Denver you&#8217;ll find yourself watching a Denver Nuggets game in no time. After moving to Northglenn, check out E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park and Croke Reservoir. When living in this suburb of roughly 38,200 people, you can also join in on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northglenn.org\/full_moon_bike_ride.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full Moon Bike Ride<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Thornton, CO<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$530,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Denver:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30790\/CO\/Thornton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thornton, CO homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30790\/CO\/Thornton\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Thornton, CO apartments for rent<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly $50K less than Denver\u2019s home prices and home to roughly 141,900 residents, Thornton lands fourth place. From renting a paddleboat at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thorntonco.gov\/recreation\/facilities\/Pages\/carpenter-park.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpenter Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to taking a scenic walk at Pelican Ponds Open Space, Thornton has much to offer to anyone living in the suburb. And drive approximately 20 minutes south and you\u2019ll be at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denver Zoo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ready to check out all the colorful birds and scaly reptiles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-3.jpg\" alt=\"union station in denver\" width=\"1200\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-3-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-3-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-3-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-3-839x630.jpg 839w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/denver-3-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Ken Caryl, CO<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$532,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Denver: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/23760\/CO\/Ken-Caryl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ken Caryl, CO homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/23760\/CO\/Ken-Caryl\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Ken Caryl, CO apartments for rent<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known by locals as Ken Caryl Ranch, you\u2019ll find this suburb located 30 minutes southeast of Denver with picturesque views of the foothills. With home prices about 55K below Denver\u2019s, Ken Caryl should definitely be on your list of suburbs to check out. During the snowy months, make sure to take your sled over to Ken Caryl Sledding Hill for some winter fun. You can also head to nearby <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicgardens.org\/chatfield-farms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and explore the native plants and wildflower gardens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Sheridan, CO<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $548,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Denver:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17800\/CO\/Sheridan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sheridan, CO homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17800\/CO\/Sheridan\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Sheridan, CO apartments for rent<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for small-town charm, then look no further than Sheridan. This suburb has roughly 6,000 residents and is less than 25 minutes away from Denver\u2019s city center. Living in Sheridan, you&#8217;ll be close to River Run Park where you can learn how to river surf and South Platte River where you can brush up on your fishing skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Commerce City, CO<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$548,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Denver: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4296\/CO\/Commerce-City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commerce City, CO homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4296\/CO\/Commerce-City\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Commerce City, CO apartments for rent<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/CO\/Denver\/6\/5155\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in Denver<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it&#8217;s likely that you know of Commerce City. About 62,000 residents call this affordable city home, so you&#8217;ll have a fraction of Denver&#8217;s population while remaining close to all the craft breweries in Denver. Once moving to Commerce City add the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buffalorungolfcourse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buffalo Run Golf Course<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your list of places to visit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pieter-van-de-sande-r6BdUpN_iSk-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"mural on wall in affordable denver suburb\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pieter-van-de-sande-r6BdUpN_iSk-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pieter-van-de-sande-r6BdUpN_iSk-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pieter-van-de-sande-r6BdUpN_iSk-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pieter-van-de-sande-r6BdUpN_iSk-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pieter-van-de-sande-r6BdUpN_iSk-unsplash-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pieter-van-de-sande-r6BdUpN_iSk-unsplash-1120x630.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pieter-van-de-sande-r6BdUpN_iSk-unsplash-533x300.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Lakewood, CO (tie)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$550,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Denver: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10937\/CO\/Lakewood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lakewood, CO homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10937\/CO\/Lakewood\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Lakewood, CO apartments for rent<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next on our list of affordable Denver suburbs is Lakewood, which is about 15 minutes southwest of downtown. With a population of about 156,000, buying a home in Lakewood will get you closer to Mt. Evans and Grays Peak without losing out on the quick drive into Denver. If you&#8217;re going to call this affordable suburb home, plan time to horseback ride at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakewood.org\/Government\/Departments\/Community-Resources\/Parks-Forestry-and-Open-Space\/A-to-Z-Park-List\/Bear-Creek-Lake-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bear Creek Lake Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and hike along the trails at William Frederick Hayden Park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Brighton, CO (tie)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $550,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Denver: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30840\/CO\/Brighton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brighton, CO homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30840\/CO\/Brighton\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Brighton, CO apartments for rent<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tying the eighth spot on our list is the suburb of Brighton, where the home prices are about $40K less than in Denver. Brighton has roughly 40,100 residents and is a great suburb to consider moving to. From boating at Barr Lake State Park to floating along the lazy river at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightonco.gov\/415\/3062\/Brighton-Oasis-Family-Aquatic-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oasis Family Aquatic Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the summer, you&#8217;ll have easy access to what makes Brighton unique.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10: Westminster, CO<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $575,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Denver:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30850\/CO\/Westminster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westminster, CO homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30850\/CO\/Westminster\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Westminster, CO apartments for rent<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive 20 minutes outside of Denver and you&#8217;ll find yourself in the final suburb on our list &#8211; Westminster. Home to 116,000 residents, moving to this affordable suburb can keep you close enough to Denver, without living the city life. In Westminster, you&#8217;ll find Butterfly Pavilion and the Standley Lake Regional Park &amp; Wildlife Refuge. Don&#8217;t forget to stop by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuregolfandraceway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adventure Golf &amp; Raceway<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a game of mini-golf once you move here. <span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;If you're not sure about buying your first home, you can check out the most affordable Miami suburbs to rent an apartment.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">If you&#8217;re not sure about buying your first home, you can check out the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/blog\/affordable-denver-suburbs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">affordable Denver suburbs to rent an apartment<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Methodology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordability is based on whether a suburb is less than the median sale price of Denver and under a 30 minute drive from downtown Denver. <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median home sale price data from the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> April 2022. Average rental data from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Rent.com<\/a> May 2022. <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Population data sourced from <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/data.census.gov\/cedsci\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>More Denver Articles<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/reasons-to-move-to-denver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Top 8 Reasons to Move to Denver<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/best-day-trips-from-denver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">10 Day Trips From Denver You Need to Take<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out the 10 best affordable Denver suburbs. 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