Whittier
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
The residential grid between Downing and York streets, roughly 25th to 32nd avenues. Whittier carries one of the widest housing-age mixes in Five Points: original 1890s Victorian cottages and Denver Squares sit next to 1950s brick ranches and 2010s–2020s modern townhomes, paired scrape-off infill commonly listing in the $650K–$800K range alongside unrenovated historic homes at lower price points. The Whittier ECE-8 school serves as a community anchor, and Manual High School's campus is at the western edge. Less commercially developed than the Welton or Ballpark zones, Whittier offers quiet tree-lined blocks with proximity to City Park (15-minute walk via 23rd Avenue), Uptown restaurants along 17th Avenue, and downtown via Downing Street. Strong bike infrastructure connects to the city trail network.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Five Points Historic Cultural District (City of Denver designation 2002, renamed 2015)
- Curtis Park Historic District (NRHP 1975, expanded 1983; Denver Landmark Districts A-H)
- San Rafael Historic District (NRHP 94001468, 339 contributing buildings)
- Ballpark Neighborhood Historic District (2002)
- Rossonian Hotel (2650 Welton St, NRHP 1995, reopening 2028)
- Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library (2401 Welton St)
- Black American West Museum (3091 California St)
- Glenarm Recreation Center (2800 Glenarm Pl, originally opened 1924 as the Glenarm Branch YMCA serving Denver's African American community)
- Mestizo-Curtis Park (1868, Denver's first public park)
- Sonny Lawson Park (1972 dedication, honoring Denver pharmacist and district executive Sonny Lawson)
- City Park (adjacent to San Rafael via York Street, 330 acres, Denver Zoo, Museum of Nature & Science)
- St. Ignatius Loyola (2301 York St, 1923-1924 Gothic Revival, NRHP 1994)
- Coors Field (1995, Colorado Rockies)
- McGregor Square (2021)
- Dairy Block
- Great Divide Brewing (2201 Arapahoe St, 1994)
- Wynkoop Brewing (1634 18th St, 1988, Colorado's oldest brewpub)
- Spangalang Brewery (2736 Welton St)
- Welton Street Cafe
- Fifth Coffee House
- First Friday Jazz Hop
- Hi Points Festival (annual, successor to Five Points Jazz Festival 2003-2024)
- Hattie McDaniel affordable condo project (639 29th St, under construction)
- Alexan Arapahoe Square (13 stories, 355 units, 22nd & Welton)
- Renaissance Stout Street Lofts (78 units, 2014, affordable housing)
- Legacy Lofts (98 units, affordable housing)
- Whittier ECE-8 (DPS)
- Wyatt Academy (charter)
- Manual High School (DPS)
- Denver Montclair International School (private)
- Union Station (RTD commuter rail, light rail hub, Amtrak)
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Where it sits
Inside Five Points. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about Whittier
Where is Whittier?
Whittier is in Five Points, close to the Five Points center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Whittier built?
Homes in Whittier were built between 1890 and 2024 (historic / mid-century / late 20th century / early 21st century / new build).
What amenities does Whittier have?
Whittier amenities include quiet residential streets, mix of Victorian homes and modern infill, Whittier ECE-8 school within the neighborhood, walkable to City Park West and Uptown dining, Manual High School campus, community gardens, and proximity to City Park (15-min walk).
How big are the lots in Whittier?
Typical lots in Whittier run 3,000–6,250 sqft.
Which schools are near Whittier?
Schools near Whittier include Whittier ECE-8 (DPS, in-neighborhood), Manual High School (DPS, in-neighborhood), and Denver Montclair International School (private, nearby). Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
What is the nearest light-rail station to Whittier?
How high is Whittier?
Whittier sits at about 5,240 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Manual High School fields
- City Park (0.8 mi, Denver Zoo, Museum of Nature & Science, Ferril Lake)
- Mestizo-Curtis Park
- Whittier ECE-8 (DPS, in-neighborhood)
- Manual High School (DPS, in-neighborhood)
- Denver Montclair International School (private, nearby)
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 0.4 mi30th & Downing light rail station
- Downing St
- York St
- 30th Ave
- MLK Blvd
- RTD bus Route 44 (Downing St)
- RTD bus Route 24 (York St)
Transit in Five Points: RTD L Line light rail, 5 street-running stations along Welton (25th & Welton, 27th & Welton, 29th & Welton, 30th & Downing, 38th & Blake) · RTD 38th & Blake Station (A Line to DIA, N Line) · Union Station (RTD commuter rail, light rail hub, Amtrak, 10 min walk from Ballpark) · RTD Bus Route 43 (Welton corridor) · RTD Bus Route 44 (Downing St) · RTD Bus Route 24 (York St) · RTD Bus Route 20 (20th Ave) · RTD Bus Route 0 (Broadway) · Cherry Creek Trail (southern edge)
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About This Profile
This profile of Whittier was researched in April 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range is an estimate built from comparable nearby neighborhoods rather than from direct listings. Amenity coverage is moderate, and some features rest on a single source. Preserved zone from prior 4-zone version. Residential grid between Downing and York, 25th to 32nd. Pricing reflects contrast between unrenovated historic homes and 2010s–2020s scrape-off townhome infill. Statistically part of the adjacent Whittier neighborhood, treated here as a zone within Five Points per the site's existing data structure.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.