Congress Park
Denver Neighborhood Guide
Snapshot
In the late 19th century, Denver’s population boomed. Poor air quality sent wealthy residents out of city proper to Capitol Hill; the middle class followed once cable car lines extending east of downtown made the area more accessible. Homes sprouted up along Colfax, the main route to get downtown. Then referred to as “Capitol Heights,” Congress Park was annexed into the city in 1889 and developed over the next 35 years. The neighborhood is directly south of City Park and smack dab in the middle of Denver. Charming Congress Park offers a multitude of dining, recreation, and attractions. This hood sits just three miles from downtown and within walking distance of the Botanic Gardens, Cheesman Park, Cherry Creek, and East Colfax. Residents enjoy tree-lined streets, bike- and walkability, and neighborhood farmers’ markets.
Reasons to love Congress Park
- Historical architecture and beautiful tree-lined streets. Be sure not to miss the leaves changing in the fall!
- Charming neighborhood hangouts are nestled throughout Congress Park.
- Parks! Residents have easy access to Congress Park, Cheesman Park, City Park, and the Denver Botanic Gardens.
7TH
With 11,092 people per square mile, Congress Park is the 7th most densely populated neighborhood in Denver.
11,425
$80,724
vs. $69,914 for Denver County.
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Neighborhood Organizations
Where is Congress Park?
Congress Park named after it’s counterpart in the Denver Parks System is located just to the east of the Denver Botanical Gardens and west of Colorado Blvd. Getting to and from the neighborhood is a breeze as there are several north/south and east/west roads cutting though the neighborhood. Don’t let that fool you, most of the streets are lazy, tree lined streets meant for those with a desinantion in this amazing neighborhood. This is a great neighborhood to poke around in the fall to watch the many colors the neighborhoods trees have to offer.
Average Commute Times
- 12-22 minutes to Union Station
- 16-35 minutes to DTC
- 30-45 minutes to DIA
- 20-30 minutes to Park + Ride T-Rex Lot
83
Walk Score®
49
Transit Score®
89
Bike Score®
Parking Availability
Hit or Miss
Some areas of Congress Park have ample parking and some do not. Make sure to look into parking before purchasing a home in this neighborhood.
Congress Park Real Estate
What You'll Find Here
- Dining and shopping options, especially the corner of 12th Ave. and Madison St.
- Congress Park and a short walk to the Botanic Gardens
- Tree-lined streets
What You Won't Find
- High-rise or multi-family living
- Light Rail stations
- Inexpensive single-family homes
$740,000
compared to $549,000 for all Denver neighborhoods.
Median Sale Price by Bedroom
18.4%
48%
20
Median Sale Price by Year
Housing Types
Price per Square Foot
$414
compared to $364 for all Denver neighborhoods.
Home Ownership
Congress Park Lifestyle
Amenities + Entertainment
Colfax Avenue, 12th Avenue, and Colorado Boulevard make up the majority of the entertainment establishments in Congress Park. Two pockets of neighborhood dining and entertainment are located on 12th Avenue; the first at Elizabeth Street, which includes a neighborhood hardware store, and the second at Madison Street. Take a stroll down Colfax Avenue for more eccentric locations or take a drive down Colorado Boulevard to visit some of the bigger chains.
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- Library
- Health Care Facility
- Grocer/Market
- Point of Interest
Parks
This tree-lined, urban neighborhood has an affinity for nature. Both Congress Park and the Denver Botanical Gardens call the Congress Park neighborhood home.
- CONGRESS PARK | large park with a reservoir and fountain, outdoor swimming pool, baseball field, soccer field and tennis courts, as well as ample
green space - DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS | bordering
Congress Park to the left is this botanical showcase
for native + international plants, plus events and
educational + research programs
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- Park
- Recreational Court
- Golf Course
- Rec Center
- Pool
Congress Park Schools
Neighborhood schools
Students in Denver are not required to attend their neighborhood school. However, if you’re looking for public education options close to home, this will give you an idea of how schools are performing here. Please note that this is an average score for all public schools in the neighborhood (or adjacent neighborhoods for neighborhoods that don’t have schools). Individual school ratings, can be found on Denver Public Schools’ website.
Congress Park SCHOOL SCORE
Progress
57%
Meets Expectations
How much students are growing academically each year.
AchievemenT
42%
Approaching Expectations
Shows if students at schools are performing at grade level.
Satisfaction
62%
Meets Expectations
How satisfied students and families are with schools.
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- Public School
- Public Charter
- Private School
Denver Public Schools
Colorado is an open enrollment state, meaning students can choose to attend their assigned neighborhood school, or they can apply to other public schools within their district, or even outside it. Denver Public Schools (DPS) is one of the only districts in the country in which virtually all its schools are options for enrollment.
37%
Denver Public Schools that are charter schools
88,889
Students in Denver Public Schools
74%
Denver Public High Schools’ 4-year graduation rate
Percent of Students
Meeting + Exceeding Standards
School Choices Abound
While the majority of students attend public school, Denver has many private and home-based education options available.
Private Schools
There are many private school options in the Denver area depending on your budget and academic and athletic interests.
School Enrollment
Home Education
Colorado has multiple options for seeking a home-based education. The number of homeschoolers in Denver grew 64.7% in the last 5 years.
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