Tree-lined streets, City Park at the doorstep, and historic Craftsman & Tudor homes
Park Hill's median home price ranges from $500K to $700K as of 2026, with North Park Hill starting around $400K and South Park Hill's Craftsman and Tudor homes reaching $700K — making it one of central Denver's most accessible sub-markets at the lower end. Denver Public Schools (B) serves the area via choice enrollment. Commutes to downtown average 10–15 minutes off-peak via Colfax or 23rd Avenue, with A Line access to DIA (37 minutes) from the nearby Central Park station. City Park — 330 acres, home to the Denver Zoo and Museum of Nature & Science — anchors the neighborhood's western edge.
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Park Hill is served by Denver Public Schools, rated B by Niche. McAuliffe International offers an IB program. Multiple DPS choice and charter options are available throughout the area. DPS uses a choice enrollment system—apply to schools across the district and verify eligibility by address.
Park Hill is approximately 4 miles northeast of downtown via Colfax, 23rd Avenue, or MLK Blvd. Off-peak drives take 10–15 minutes, extending to 20–30 minutes during rush hour. RTD bus routes run on Colfax, Colorado Blvd, and 23rd Ave. The RTD A Line at the nearby Central Park station provides a 37-minute ride to DIA.
Median home prices in Park Hill range from $500K to $700K as of 2026. North Park Hill offers more affordable entry points starting around $400K, while South Park Hill’s premium Craftsman and Tudor homes reach $700K and above. The price difference between sub-neighborhoods is significant.
City Park spans 330 acres and is home to the Denver Zoo and the Museum of Nature & Science, along with Ferril Lake. The Park Hill Golf Course redevelopment will transform 155 acres into mixed-use space with open areas. Oneida Park serves as a community gathering space.
Park Hill’s violent crime rate is 9.1 per 1,000 residents, per NeighborhoodScout and FBI UCR data, though it varies significantly by sub-neighborhood. The total crime rate is 69 per 1,000, placing the neighborhood in the 12th percentile for safety. South Park Hill is the lowest-crime sub-area. Denver overall crime dropped 24% from 2023 to 2024.
Denver’s cost of living index is 128, or 28% above the national average per BestPlaces. Property taxes run ~0.50% effective (~79.2 mills), combined sales tax is 9.15%, and Colorado’s flat state income tax is 4.4%. Walk Score is 64 (Somewhat Walkable), ranking 34th among Denver neighborhoods.
Park Hill’s 23rd Avenue corridor features a growing independent restaurant scene: • The Cherry Tomato (4645 E 23rd Ave) — classic Italian, a Park Hill staple • Lucina Eatery & Bar (2245 Kearney St) — Latin-inspired with coastal cocktails • Esters Oneida Park (2201 Oneida St) — craft pizza, brunch, Broncos Sundays • Honey Hill Café (4628 E 23rd Ave) — lavender lattes and breakfast sandwiches • City Park Farmers Market available seasonally
