Country Club: Denver’s Best Neighborhoods of 2024

# 3

2024 rank: 5

If you have $2.7 million lying around, owning a home in the priciest neighborhood on this list will earn you a certain level of prestige. A designated Historic Landmark District, Country Club’s streets are lined with pre-1940s homes designed by some of the city’s most renowned architects. The Denver Squares and Mediterranean-style mansions sit on large lots shaded by century-old trees.

The central neighborhood also provides easy access to downtown, Cherry Creek, and Cheesman Park. Though it’s primarily residential (there is no school within its borders), Country Club is home to a prized golf club and commercial offerings along East Sixth Avenue. TLDR: Living here feels luxurious and exclusive.

Population 3,306

2024 Average Sale Price $2,688,078

Neighborhood Rankings

Real Estate Rank 10

Schools Score 3.9

Safety Rank 8

X Factor Score 6.5

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 & Drink

Locals rely heavily on neighboring Cherry Creek when it comes time for takeout, but Satchel’s on 6th slings high-end comfort food (like parmesan-crusted chicken and burgers slathered with pimento cheese) if you’re craving something hearty and close to home. If you’re willing to wander a little farther afield, Tikka and Grill serves top-tier Indian fare in the adjacent Speer neighborhood, and 28-year-old Little Ollie’s is an upscale sushi spot right across University Boulevard in Cherry Creek.

Those looking for a space to work or a great cup of joe should point themselves toward Novo Coffee or Buzz Cafe (which is equipped with a drive-thru). Want to cook at home? Find top cuts of Colorado-sourced meat and high-quality seafood, as well as fabulous stocks, at Oliver’s Meat & Seafood Market.

Shop

The Lark has been a locals’ favorite for handpicked home decor and unique gifts since it opened in 1971. Thrifters who love the thrill of the find can hunt the racks of Déjá Blue Boutique (run by Goodwill) and Rags Consignments for discarded designer goods from the affluent locals. Support the kids and families at Children’s Hospital Colorado by purchasing antiques at La Cache, which was founded by a hospital volunteer over 40 years ago.

About That Golf Club

The heart of the neighborhood is Denver Country Club. Founded in 1887, it’s the oldest country club west of the Mississippi and among the eldest in the country. Members have access to a lot more than just golf, though; the facility also has indoor and outdoor tennis courts, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a croquet pitch, and an updated gathering and dining space.