Jefferson Park

Known for being the home to Sports Authority Field at Mile High and for its stunning views of the Downtown skyline.
 
Located between Colfax Boulevard to the south and Speer Boulevard to the north, Jefferson Park sits perched over the downtown Denver skyline. Jefferson Park is named for the 6.7-acre park located on West 23rd Avenue and Clay Street in the heart of the neighborhood. The Jefferson Park neighborhood is known for being the home to Sports Authority Field at Mile High and for its stunning views of the Downtown skyline. The neighborhood offers immediate access to downtown Denver via the 23rd Street bridge, which leads to the Riverfront areas of downtown. Additionally, the neighborhood is immediately adjacent to the LoHi, Highlands, and Sloan’s Lake neighborhoods which have all seen a renaissance and flurry of activity over the past decade.
 
Jefferson Park is quickly becoming the next up and coming neighborhood and several important projects are underway in the neighborhood. Because of Jefferson Park’s proximity to the central business district and the area’s most active neighborhoods for young professionals, Jefferson Park has become one of the most attractive areas for new residential development. Over 550 for-rent multifamily units are under construction in the direct neighborhood and numerous single family and multifamily for sale projects are being planned and/or breaking ground. Recently there have been a number of restaurants and retailers attracted to the neighborhood, including Corner House at Clay Street and West River Drive, which is a creation of Chef Matt Selby. Jefferson Park is being discovered as an urban district that is both remarkably close to downtown Denver and still relatively affordable with a location with strong appreciation prospects for buyers. The neighborhood is quickly becoming the desired neighborhood for buyers looking for quality in proximity to downtown.

Overview for Jefferson Park, CO

3,435 people live in Jefferson Park, where the median age is 31.3 and the average individual income is $79,678.69. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,435

Total Population

31.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$79,678.69

Average individual Income

Around Jefferson Park, CO

There's plenty to do around Jefferson Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

83
Very Walkable
Walking Score
74
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
54
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Shop at MATTER, kouture Consignment & New, and Barry's - Denver.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shopping 1.49 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 3.9 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.92 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.4 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.85 miles 41 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.67 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Jefferson Park, CO

Jefferson Park has 1,917 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Jefferson Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,435 people call Jefferson Park home. The population density is 6,956.21 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,435

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

31.3

Median Age

52.08 / 47.92%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,917

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$79,678.69

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Jefferson Park, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Jefferson Park. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Career Education Center Early College
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
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