Small city between Denver and the suburbs — light rail, Swedish Medical, and a revitalizing downtown
Englewood's median home price of $450K–$520K as of 2026 makes it the most affordable community in the south metro — running $100K+ below adjacent Denver neighborhoods and $165K below Littleton. Just 7 miles from downtown, it's served by the RTD E/H Line at Englewood Station with direct connections to both downtown Denver (12–18 minutes off-peak) and the DTC. Englewood Schools is rated B− by Niche, though some addresses zone to Cherry Creek or Littleton districts — verifying enrollment by address is essential. Swedish Medical Center, a Level I Trauma facility, anchors the local economy as the city's largest employer.
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Englewood Schools (Englewood 1) is rated B− by Niche. The district is compact with approximately 3,000 students total. Colorado’s Finest Alternative High School, within the district, holds an A− Niche rating. Some Englewood addresses zone to Cherry Creek SD or Littleton SD, which are higher-rated districts. Verify enrollment eligibility by address — the district boundary significantly impacts school options.
Englewood is approximately 7 miles south of downtown Denver via I-25 or Broadway. The off-peak commute to downtown is just 12–18 minutes, extending to 25–40 minutes during rush hour. The RTD E and H Line light rail stops at Englewood Station provide direct service to both downtown Denver and the DTC. The commute to DTC is 10–15 minutes via I-25 south.
As of 2026, the median home price in Englewood is approximately $450K–$520K. This makes Englewood one of the more affordable inner-ring suburbs — home prices run $100K+ below adjacent Denver neighborhoods. The housing stock is a mix of post-war bungalows and newer condos.
Belleview Park is a 27-acre community park with a mini train ride, playground, and fishing pond. The Mary Carter Greenway connects to the South Platte River Trail, linking Englewood to Denver’s broader trail network in both directions. Jason Park offers sports fields and hosts community events. Pirates Cove Water Park is a popular summer destination.
Englewood’s cost of living index is approximately 123.7 (national average = 100), or about 24% above the national average. The median household income is $68,000–$75,000 with a median age of about 37. The effective property tax rate is roughly 0.52% (Arapahoe County, below the state median). Sales tax is 8.05% combined. Colorado has a flat 4.4% state income tax.
Englewood has 75+ restaurants with a growing independent dining scene along the Broadway corridor. Highlights: • Culinary Dropout — upscale bar food at CityCenter • Chicago Mike’s — authentic Chicago Italian beef and hot dogs • Cherry Cricket — iconic Colorado burger joint • Sunroom Brewing, Lady Justice Brewing, Sanitas Brewing, and I C Brewhouse (4+ taprooms) • CityCenter Englewood — transit-oriented mixed-use development at the light rail station • Englewood Farmers Market (summer)
Swedish Medical Center, an HCA HealthONE facility, is located in Englewood and serves as a Level I Trauma Center. It is the community’s largest employer and one of the premier trauma hospitals in the Denver metro area, providing comprehensive emergency and specialty care.
