Boulder or Broomfield? Parker or Thornton? The Denver metro isn't one market — it's a collection of distinct cities, each with its own price point, school districts, commute, and character. The right one depends entirely on your budget, your must-haves, and where you need to be.
Below is a side-by-side look at the cities The North Star Team works in, with current median prices, population, and schools. The median figures refresh every month from MLS data. For a recommendation tailored to your priorities, reach out — our agents live and work across metro Denver and sell in all of these markets.
Side by Side
| City | Median Price | Population | School District | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder30 miles NW of Denver | $1,217,500 | 105,000+ | Boulder Valley | Guide → |
| Superior18 miles NW of Denver | $940,000 | 13,000+ | Boulder Valley (BVSD) | Guide → |
| Golden15 miles W of Denver | $935,000 | 20,000+ | Jefferson County | Guide → |
| Louisville20 miles NW of Denver | $875,000 | 21,000+ | Boulder Valley (BVSD) | Guide → |
| Highlands Ranch16 miles S of Denver | $841,900 | 108,000+ | Douglas County | Guide → |
| Lafayette22 miles NW of Denver | $790,000 | 30,000+ | Boulder Valley | Guide → |
| Littleton10 miles S of Denver | $726,000 | 46,000+ | Littleton, Jeffco,Douglas County | Guide → |
| Erie26 miles N of Denver | $717,500 | 35,000+ | St. Vrain Valley & BVSD | Guide → |
| Broomfield20 miles NW of Denver | $715,000 | 80,000+ | Adams 12 & BVSD | Guide → |
| Parker25 miles SE of Denver | $699,990 | 63,000+ | Douglas County | Guide → |
| Arvada10 miles NW of Denver | $664,000 | 124,000+ | Jefferson County | Guide → |
| DenverCapital City | $627,500 | 715,000+ | Denver Public Schools | Guide → |
| Westminster10 miles NW of Denver | $542,400 | 117,000+ | Westminster & Adams 12 | Guide → |
| Thornton12 miles N of Denver | $525,000 | 145,000+ | Mapleton & Adams 12 | Guide → |
| Aurora10 miles E of Denver | $499,900 | 400,000+ | Multiple Districts | Guide → |
Median figures are the direct median across all MLS-listed properties in each city and are updated monthly. Population figures are approximate. Many of these cities span multiple school districts — boundaries can vary by address.
Beyond the Numbers
Where you need to be most days shapes everything. A shorter drive to downtown, Boulder, DIA, or the tech corridor can be worth more than square footage — we help you weigh location against price before you tour.
Many of these cities span several districts, and attendance areas can change street by street. If a specific school matters, we identify the exact neighborhoods that feed it before you commit to a city.
The same budget buys very different homes across the metro — a new build in Thornton, a bungalow in Denver, or a larger lot in Erie. We help you find the city where your money goes furthest for what you actually need.
Tell us your budget, your must-haves, and your timeline, and we'll point you to the cities that actually match — and the specific neighborhoods worth exploring.
It shifts with the market, but Commerce City, Thornton, and parts of Aurora typically offer the lowest median prices among the cities we serve, while Boulder, Superior, and Louisville sit at the top. The sortable table above shows current medians — click "Median Price" to rank from lowest to highest.
Denver itself and inner-ring cities like Westminster, Thornton, and Aurora offer the shortest drives, and several connect by light rail. Broomfield and Arvada balance a reasonable Denver commute with easy access to Boulder and the US-36 tech corridor. We can map your specific commute against each option.
Each figure is the direct median sale price across all MLS-listed properties in that city, refreshed monthly. They're a snapshot of the whole city, so an individual neighborhood or home can price well above or below. For a precise, property-specific number, request a valuation.
Yes. These are all active service areas for our team — we've closed transactions across the metro, from Fort Collins and Loveland in the north to Parker and Colorado Springs in the south. Wherever you're headed, we bring local pricing knowledge and negotiation experience to the deal.
