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Denver, Colorado · ZIP 80205

Denver — ZIP 80205

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Denver (80205) scores 37/100 — Below Average for Denver. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $573K.

37OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100
Avg math proficiency20%
Avg reading proficiency29%
Schools nearby15

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$573K
Median rent$1,974/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$573K

Median Rent

$1,974/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 22 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

37,004

Violent Crime

6,509

Property Crime

30,495

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Denver County, Colorado (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Polaris Elementary School01–05350
93%
95%
French American School of DenverKG–06230
50%
50%
University Prep - Steele St.PK–05334
22%
22%
Columbine Elementary SchoolPK–05346
17%
22%
DSST: Cole High School09–12287
17%
37%
Manual Middle School06–08257
17%
31%
Wyatt AcademyKG–05240
17%
32%
University Prep - Arapahoe St.KG–05313
12%
22%
DSST: Cole Middle School06–08282
8%
24%
Whittier ECE-8 SchoolPK–08242
8%
17%
Manual High School09–12348
5%
15%
Bruce Randolph School06–12663
4%
17%
Cole Arts and Science AcademyPK–05275
3%
12%
International Academy of Denver at HarringtonPK–05152
3%
12%
Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy09–1289Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

33,856

Median Income

$105K

Homeownership

37%

Median Age

33.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80205 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 80205 has a school score of 51/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 80205 is approximately $573K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 80205 in Denver has an overall NeighborScore of 37/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.