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2023 rank: 21

The city divides Greater Park Hill—a diverse neighborhood developed primarily in the early 1900s—into three sections: North, South, and Northeast. Of the trio, South Park Hill is the only one that makes an appearance on our list this year thanks to its high marks across the board in safety, school ratings, and location.

The word seems to be out about the appeal of this City Park–adjacent neighborhood, though, because home sale prices surpassed the $1 million mark last year. Residents value the area’s architectural diversity; relaxed, suburban feel; and easy access to downtown. There’s plenty to enjoy close to home, too. Commercial corridors extend along both East Colfax and East 23rd avenues, as well as a flourishing pocket on Oneida Street.

Population 9,009
2023 Average Sale Price $1,029,963

Neighborhood Rankings

Real Estate Rank 11
Schools Score 3.6
Safety Rank 7
X Factor Score 8

How we got these numbers: We utilized the city’s official list of 78 neighborhoods (only 73 had enough data to be included), and ranked them using four variables: home prices, crime data, school rankings, and an X factor score that accounts for things like access to open space, proximity to public transportation, and restaurant and shopping options. For more on our methodology, return to the main page.

Your Itinerary

Eat and Drink

There’s a surplus of dining options in South Park Hill. We’re fans of the eclectic offerings that have popped up on Oneida Street and East 22nd Avenue, including Dang Soft Serve Ice Cream (from the brains behind Little Man Ice Cream); Torpedo Coffee, which serves locally roasted beans; beloved Park Hill pizzeria Oblio’s; and the second location of Esters.

Elsewhere, find Latin American bites worthy of our 25 Best Restaurants of 2023 list at Lucina Eatery and Bar, French fare at Bistro Vendôme, hearty Italian plates at Benzina, stellar doro wot at Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant, and handcrafted cocktails at Neighbors. Honey Hill is a welcoming neighborhood coffee shop where you can caffeinate and fill up on fresh-baked bites. Fiction Beer Company slings pints inspired by pageturners and regularly hosts grown-up (aka boozy) book fairs.

Want to handle the cooking yourself? The Local Butcher (which also has an outpost at Denver Central Market in Five Points) is ready with an array of cheese, charcuterie, and Colorado-raised beef.

Shop

If you want to deck out your home the way Denver’s top interior designers do, head to Mod Livin’s showroom on East Colfax. There’s also Park Hill Community Bookstore, which is a three-story sanctuary for readers that’s been in operation since 1971. Update your tot’s wardrobe or find the perfect baby gift at Little Bird Denver, then head to the Hair Studio next-door for a little tyke trim.

Play Date

Folks of all ages call South Park Hill home, but kids here have it especially good. They can get messy during Art Garage’s creative classes, try age-appropriate strength training at Mighty Movement Academy, or burn some extra energy at Dardano’s School of Gymnastics, Inc. There’s also a branch of the Denver Public Library in the ’hood.

Spots to Eat

Cherry Tomato

Bistro Vendôme

Oblio’s

Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant

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