# 21

2025 rank: 28

Indian creek may not have rows of shops and trendy bars and restaurants, but what it does have is miles of walking and biking paths along Cherry Creek Open Space and the High Line Canal, along with kid-friendly City of Chennai Park, one of Denver’s 10 sister city parks. Plus, with an average home sale price under $500,000, it’s the most affordable neighborhood in our top 25.

The southwest Denver community’s small population gives it a neighborly suburban charm—and an impressively low crime rate. In addition to all the outdoor recreation, families with young kiddos will appreciate the close proximity to Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside, a high-scoring elementary charter school.

Population 4,090
2024 Average Sale Price $453,631

Neighborhood Rankings

Real Estate Rank 26
Schools Score 4
Safety Rank 2
X Factor Score 4.5

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 and Drink

Indian Creek’s only stop-in spot for food or beverage is Locus Coffee, which roasts all of its beans to order; taste them at the coffee bar and score $2 off a bag of beans every Friday. Sip an award-winning IPA from Comrade Brewing, situated just south of the neighborhood boundary. For more culinary adventures, visit the stretch of South Parker Road along Indian Creek’s northeast border for foodie destinations like Chopstix Fusion, Shawarma House, Marina’s Italian Cuisine, and Tacos DF.

Find a (Furry) Friend

Ready to grow your family? Adopt an adventure pup from Human Colorado’s Leslie A. Malone Center (formerly the Dumb Friends League). Or, if you already have a four-legged friend, swing by to access veterinary services.

The Sporting Life

Indian Creek locals love to move their bodies, and the area businesses reflect that. Shop for a new kit at Primal, a performance cycling apparel maker headquartered in this ’hood. For indoor exercise, check out Divine Feminine Fitness, Colorado School of Gymnastics, and youth sports training centers Basketball Tao and LacrosseDen.