Denver, Colorado · ZIP 80221

Denver — ZIP 80221

Denver (80221) scores 34/100 — Below Average for Denver. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $456K.

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%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index45/100

Avg math proficiency11%

Avg reading proficiency19%

Schools nearby22

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100

Typical home value$456K

Median rent$2,257/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

$456K

Median Rent

$2,257/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

9,092

Violent Crime

1,374

Property Crime

7,718

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Adams 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
Sherrelwood Elementary School	PK–05	204	27%	32%
Northglenn High School	09–12	1,844	21%	36%
Adventure Elementary	PK–06	429	17%	22%
Orchard Park Academy	PK–08	531	14%	28%
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy	PK–08	597	13%	20%
Trailside Academy	PK–08	492	12%	19%
Fairview PK-8	PK–08	397	12%	17%
North Star Elementary School	PK–05	320	12%	17%
North Mor Elementary School	PK–05	304	12%	22%
Beach Court Elementary School	PK–05	275	12%	22%
Hillcrest Elementary School	KG–05	338	8%	17%
Metropolitan Arts Academy	PK–08	302	7%	23%
Global Intermediate Academy	04–08	346	6%	17%
Global Primary Academy	PK–03	272	5%	5%
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy	PK–08	425	4%	16%
Federal Heights Elementary School	PK–05	430	3%	8%
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy	KG–08	292	3%	8%
Global Leadership Academy	09–12	400	Not reported	Not reported
Valley View Innovation School	PK–05	183	Not reported	Not reported
Performing Arts School on Broadway	07–12	169	Not reported	Not reported
Mapleton Online	KG–12	152	Not reported	Not reported
Early Learning Center at Francis M. Day	PK–PK	69	Not reported	Not 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

40,938

Median Income

$87K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

34.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80221 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 80221 has a school score of 45/100. 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 80221 is approximately $456K. 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 80221 in Denver has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. 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.