Climate
Denver is dry, mild, and sunny, with about 300 days of sunshine per year.
Geography
Located east of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is perched at an elevation of 5,280 feet (1 mile) above sea level.
Cultural Attractions
Denver offers hundreds of museums and galleries, including the Denver Art Museum, whose architecture alone is a magnificent work of art.
Recreation
Home to the nation's largest city park system, Denver boasts 850 miles of urban trails.
Fun Fact
With 80 brands of beers produced in town, Denver brews more beer than any other city. It makes sense, considering the first building in Denver was a saloon.
Historical
When Union Pacific Railroad bypassed Colorado on its cross-country route, spurned Denverites raised $300,000 and built their own railroad to meet Union Pacific in Cheyenne, Wyo.
Economy
Ranked third nationally in creating new companies, Denver's diversified economy includes aerospace, bioscience, and energy.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 616,114
- Population under 55:
- 79.5%
- Population over 55:
- 20.5%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- High
- Closest large city:
- Aurora
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 86°F July High, 9°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $38,408
- Median home price:
- $200,850
- Average property tax:
- $431
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 9.6%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 146
- Middle schools:
- 91
- High schools:
- 53
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 7
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 15
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 16
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 12/1
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 30/3
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 36/3
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 2280
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