25 best places to live in the Denver area

DENVER (KDVR) — A new report from Niche, a rankings and review site, has found the best places to live in the Denver area based on data from the federal government.

Niche reviewed data from the Census, FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and CDC, as well as reviews from locals submitted on its platform to complete its nationwide study.

In ranking local areas, Niche ranked Denver-area communities based on reviews and public school standards.

Here are the top 25:

  1. Holly Hills
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: A+
    • Population: 2,835
  2. Cherry Creek
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: A+
    • Population: 12,496
  3. Superior
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: A
    • Population: 13,077
  4. Inverness
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: A+
    • Population: 1,567
  5. North Park Hill
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: B+
    • Population: 10,351
  6. Greenwood Village
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: A+
    • Population: 15,738
  7. Castle Pines
    1. Overall Niche grade: A+
    2. Public schools grade: A
    3. Population: 10,591
  8. Highlands Ranch
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: A
    • Population: 105,631
  9. South Park Hill
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: B+
    • Population: 9,546
  10. Centennial
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: A+
    • Population: 110,218
  11. Louisville
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: A
    • Population: 20,860
  12. Congress Park
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: B
    • Population: 11,475
  13. Capitol Hill
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: B
    • Population: 16,304
  14. Washington Park
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: B
    • Population: 7,514
  15. Wellshire
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: B-
    • Population: 3,525
  16. Lone Tree
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: A
    • Population: 12,923
  17. Boulder
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: A+
    • Population: 106,392
  18. City Park
    • Overall Niche grade: A+
    • Public schools grade: B
    • Population: 3,677
  19. Gunbarrel
    • Overall Niche grade: A
    • Public schools grade: A+
    • Population: 10,202
  20. Belcaro
    • Overall Niche grade: A
    • Public schools grade: B
    • Population: 6,127
  21. Cherry Creek
    • Overall Niche grade: A
    • Public schools grade: B
    • Population: 6,850
  22. Cory – Merrill
    • Overall Niche grade: A
    • Public schools grade: B
    • Population: 4,502
  23. Columbine Valley
    • Overall Niche grade: A
    • Public schools grade: A
    • Population: 1,241
  24. University
    • Overall Niche grade: A
    • Public schools grade: B-
    • Population: 13,144
  25. Cherry Hills Village
    • Overall Niche grade: A
    • Public schools grade: A+
    • Population: 6,647