ARVADA
located about 11 miles northwest of Denver in the Front Range foothills, blends historical charm with modern suburban appeal. Anchored by the walkable Olde Town Arvada, it features brick storefronts, patios, eclectic shops, and a vibrant main street atmosphere. Surrounding areas range from mid-century neighborhoods to contemporary subdivisions.
real estate
Median home values vary by source but generally range between $600K–$630K:
Zillow: $630,278, down, 1.4% year-over-year
Niche: $600,800
Realtor.com: Median listing price $624,900
NeighborhoodScout cites a median home value of $708,252, noting high appreciation historically.
Overall, median sale prices hover around $635K recently, reflecting a competitive, seller-leaning market
recent market trends
Median sale price recently: $635K, down ~3.1% year-over-year.
Homes receive around 2 offers on average and sell in approximately 18 days, up from ~12 days the previous year.
Movoto reports a slightly higher July 2025 median sale price of $650K, with homes spending around 49 days on market
OUTDOOR & INDOOR
Extensive offerings include bicycling trails, disc golf, equestrian facilities, skate parks (including one of the country’s largest), water activities, and two city-run golf courses (West Woods & Lake Arbor).
Nearby Ralston Valley Trail is praised for running, biking, and dog walking.
Family-friendly destinations like Majestic View Nature Center, Dinosaur Ridge, and kid-focused outdoor spots are popular.
The Apex Center offers pools, water slides, climbing wall, ice rinks, gyms, and a treehouse playground.
Indoor attractions include trampoline parks like Sky Zone, escape rooms, puzzle rooms, and Over Flyte Denver for varied entertainment
Restaurants & Entertainment
Arvada boasts a rich dining and nightlife scene centered in Olde Town. Favorites include:
The Arvada Tavern: A vintage-style bar & comfort fare with live music.
School House Kitchen & Libations: Known for an extensive whiskey selection.
Yak and Yeti: Indian cuisine with in-house brewed beer.
Rockabillies: Live‑music restaurant and burger bar honoring rock‑and‑roll legends.
Noteworthy dining and gathering spots:
Freedom Street Social: A modern food hall with various vendors like Lea Jane’s Hot Chicken, Sushi Kuro, Osito.
Gaucho Parrilla: Argentinian-inspired grill with chef-driven open-flame dishes.
Condé Nast Traveler highlights Olde Town’s nostalgic storefronts, boutiques, and eateries like Stone Cellar Bistro and School House Kitchen
Schools
Arvada is home to about 72 public schools.
Top-rated schools include:
West Woods Elementary (4.3/5 on GreatSchools)
Meiklejohn Elementary, Sierra Elementary, Ralston Valley High, among others.
Ralston Valley Senior High scores 9/10 on GreatSchools and “A” on Niche; local schools show strong math and reading proficiency (78% & 83%).
From Reddit: “Hackberry and Warder are the two best elementary schools you can choose in Arvada,” and Pomona High is noted as strong when compared to Arvada High.
Specific schools in the district include Arvada K-8, Drake Junior High, Foster Dual Language, Lawrence Elementary, and both Arvada High and Arvada West High
