Question 1

Is 80249 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80249 in Denver has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Denver city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 80249 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 80249?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80249 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 80249. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 80249 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Denver. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 80249?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 80249 is approximately $466K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 80249 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 80249 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 80249 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80249 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Denver. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 80249 scores similarly to the middle tier of Denver neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Denver — ZIP 80249

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Marrama Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College	06–12	—	—	—
Green Valley Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Omar D Blair Charter School	KG–08	—	—	—
Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School	PK–08	—	—	—
DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School	09–12	—	—	—
SOAR at Green Valley Ranch	KG–05	—	—	—
KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School	05–08	—	—	—
DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley Ranch	06–08	—	—	—
Highline Academy Northeast	PK–05	—	—	—
KIPP Northeast Elementary	PK–04	—	—	—
KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy	09–12	—	—	—
Sandra Todd-Williams Academy	PK–PK	—	—	—
Rocky Mountain Prep RISE	09–12	—	—	—