Five Points
Denver Neighborhood Guide
Snapshot
Once considered the Harlem of the West, Five Points is rich with history. The Rossonian Lounge showcased jazz greats and the neighborhood had a bustling music scene. The area saw a decline in its population and popularity over the years, but major reinvestment and growth came to Five Points in the last few decades. Today, locals can explore endlessly, from Welton Street to the River North Art District.
Reasons to love Five Points
- Proximity! A stone's throw from downtown with Light Rail access to DIA.
- There's always something to do: outdoor festivals, farmers' markets, exploring the Art District, and more.
- It's rich in history! Five Points was once known as "Harlem of the West."
8TH
With 10,855 people per square mile, Five Points is the 8th most densely populated neighborhood in Denver.
19,104
$73,775
vs. $69,914 for Denver County.
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Where is Five Points?
Minutes from downtown, Five Points is one of Denver’s most walkable neighborhoods. Five Points is considered a biker’s paradise by Walk Score® due to the ample bike lanes throughout the neighborhood. Avoid traffic by jumping on the A Train at the 38th & Blake station to reach DIA in 33 minutes.
Average Commute Times
- 5-10 minutes to Union Station
- 22-45 minutes to DTC
- 24-35 minutes to DIA
- 20-30 minutes to Park + Ride T-Rex Lot
90
Walk Score®
67
Transit Score®
98
Bike Score®
Parking Availability
Hit or Miss
Some areas of Five Points have ample parking and some do not. Make sure to look into parking before purchasing a home in this neighborhood.
Five Points Real Estate
What You'll Find Here
- Proximity to downtown, major interstates, and the city's largest park
- Diversity in home styles
- Street art and the RiNo Art District
What You Won't Find
- Consistency (the neighborhood is constantly changing!)
- Peace and quiet
- A lack of dining & hang-out options
$575,000
compared to $549,000 for all Denver neighborhoods.
Median Sale Price by Bedroom
15.0%
26.9%
36
Median Sale Price by Year
Housing Types
Price per Square Foot
$450
compared to $364 for all Denver neighborhoods.
Home Ownership
Five Points Lifestyle
Amenities + Entertainment
Being an urban neighborhood, Five Points has a lot to offer its residents. Many daily errands can be accomplished by foot or bike. Enjoy numerous art galleries and murals in RiNo (River North). Grab a cocktail, or freshly brewed beer on Larimer Street and grab a bite at Denver Central Market or one of the many food trucks. Catch a baseball game from the Rooftop at Coors Field. The choices for entertainment in Five Points are endless!
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- Library
- Health Care Facility
- Grocer/Market
- Point of Interest
Parks
Five Points is home to numerous small and medium-sized parks, many with spectacular city views.
- MESTIZO-CURTIS PARK | Denver’s first public park has an outdoor swimming pool, playground, picnic space, tennis/basketball courts, and room to run
- BENEDICT FOUNTAIN PARK | This urban park offers great views of downtown with an open green space, a small playground, and of course, a fountain!
- SONNY LAWSON PARK | An urban park with a lighted baseball field and fenced playground that sits next to a public library
- STOUT STREET CHILDREN’S PARK | A peaceful corner playground that hosts an annual neighborhood Halloween festival
- QUICK PARK | A neighborhood pocket park with a playground, basketball hoop, and four square
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- Park
- Recreational Court
- Golf Course
- Rec Center
- Pool
Five Points 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.
Five Points SCHOOL SCORE
Progress
62%
Meets Expectations
How much students are growing academically each year.
AchievemenT
51%
Approaching Expectations
Shows if students at schools are performing at grade level.
Satisfaction
60%
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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