The Top 5 Suburbs of Denver in 2025

[@TJSpike]

The best suburb of Denver, is the one that is the furthest away. I was born in Lakewood and bounced around to Aurora, Thorton, Broomfield. Now I live like an hour from Denver. The further away I move, the happier I am. I love Colorado, I hate Denver.

[@destinationdenvercolorado]

I talk to a lot of people who share the sentiment - they may enjoy visiting the city for specific events or occasions but otherwise they like to stay as far away as they can.

[@kellischneider3255]

I grew up in Broomfield!! Lived there for 60 years!!

[@destinationdenvercolorado]

I really like Broomfield! When I started making these videos a couple years ago, I spent more time up there than I ever had and there’s so much to like about that area and the different neighborhoods! I appreciate you watching!

[@1stdraft611]

Good job making informative and enjoyable content. After I get some money saved up I'm flying over for a visit.

[@destinationdenvercolorado]

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that, I always hope they are helpful, and thank you for watching!

[@williamtice7302]

Hey there! CO native of 50 years, born and raised. Lived in Littleton (before it was Centennial), Littleton, Greeley, Estes Park, Aurora, Lakewood, and currently Highlands Ranch for the last 10 years. What are your thoughts on HR? We really love it and moved there for the schools and open space, etc.

[@destinationdenvercolorado]

HR has grown on me through the years! I was born and raised in Lakewood and during my teen years in the 90’s, they were just ramping up that community and it was the suburbs of all suburbs. I could have easily included on this list - might even be #1 for a lot of people!

[@scott2228]

I moved to Parker, CO from Louisiana. It’s perfect for us.

[@destinationdenvercolorado]

I am a huge fan of that area, and so happy to hear it’s worked out well for your family!

[@forsetiaxe6784]

Central Park I wouldn't go near if I had a family. I would choose Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Brighton, and quite a few others. The access to I-70, parks, and central planning is nice, but there's residual nonsense from surrounding areas. Plus, it's feels politically liberal and I dislike the feeling of being boxed in by places I don't like.

[@destinationdenvercolorado]

Definitely some good options on your list - it was pretty tough narrowing down the list. Castle Rock is a great area.

[@PaulWolf-t2h]

There's too much traffic in all those places. Colorado Springs is the best suburb.

[@TJSpike]

I'd have to agree. Also, it leans red instead of hardcore liberal. I'm not saying one is better than the other, but the more moderate a place is, usually it makes it less polarizing.

[@destinationdenvercolorado]

I appreciate your perspective. Being the second largest city in Colorado and more than an hour from Denver, I don’t think labeling Colorado Springs a suburb would be accurate.

[@kellischneider3255]

Lots of crime in Co. Springs!

[@PaulWolf-t2h]

@@destinationdenvercolorado It's not part of Denver, I know. But it feels like a suburb, while all those places like Littleton etc feel like part of a city. I agree with the comment below that the Springs has a lot of crime, and the police here are unprofessional and incompetent. I'm a lawyer and have lots of experience with that. Denver seems worse, though, and my realtor says it has gotten worse in the last couple of years. Still, Denver is a great city to live in, especially if you are coming from somewhere like New Jersey or LA.