Born and raised in Arvada I have seen this city grow. If you're considering a move to the Denver metro area but want that perfect balance between small-town charm and city convenience, Arvada should be at the top of your list. As a local realtor working in the area, I can confidently say that Arvada offers a quality of life that's hard to beat. Arvada exudes a welcoming, community-focused vibe. Olde Town Arvada is the heart of the city, blending historic character with modern amenities like boutique shops, craft breweries, and farm-to-table restaurants. The area hosts seasonal events, farmers markets, and concerts that bring residents together. Whether you're a young professional, raising a family, or looking to retire in comfort, Arvada has something for everyone. Arvada is part of the Jefferson County School District, which includes several highly rated public and charter schools. It's a great place to raise a family. The city is also known for being clean and safe, with responsive local services and a strong sense of neighborhood pride. See link below to my website that has Arvada specific sales data that automatically gets updated each month: https://www.charliegruber.com/arvada
Arvada, CO Housing Market & City Data
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Housing & Demographic Overview
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HOUSING DATA (October 2026)
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED5.7%
- Highschool Education23.3%
- Some College29.9%
- Bachelors Degree26.2%
- Graduate Degree14.9%
- Total College or Above41.1%
- Stem Degree47.0%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male48.9%
- Female51.1%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married54.6%
- Divorced12.5%
- Never Married28.0%
- Widowed5.0%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23.0% |
| 19–29 | 11.5% |
| 30–39 | 15.0% |
| 40–49 | 12.7% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 14.5% |
| 60–69 | 12.2% |
| 70–79 | 7.2% |
| 80+ | 3.7% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
ETHNICITY
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Neighborhoods in Arvada, CO
Get to know neighborhoods in Arvada, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.
Water Tower Village ↗
- Median asking price
- $400,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 88
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available
Arvada West ↗
- Median asking price
- $584,500
- / sq ft
- $275
- Active listings
- 9
- properties in discovery sample
- 44
DNearby schools · estimated
3.5/10 · 4 schools
Parkway Estates ↗
- Median asking price
- $525,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 34
DNearby schools · estimated
3.8/10 · 4 schools
Wood Creek ↗
- Median asking price
- $280,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 34
DNearby schools · estimated
2.5/10 · 4 schools
Schneider ↗
- Median asking price
- $487,500
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 16
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available
Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.
About these neighborhood estimates
Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.
Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.
Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.