Denver Area, CO 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities
The Denver area is becoming increasingly popular as one of the best places to retire in Colorado. The affordable prices, desirable climate and abundance of cultural and recreational opportunities hold particular appeal with today's active adult homebuyers. 55+ retirees now have a variety of Denver area 55+ communities to choose from.
Denver Area Climate & Geography
Located in Colorado's Front Range region, Denver is located east of the Rocky Mountains and west of the High Plains. The center of Denver is mostly made up of plains while areas to the north, west, and south are hilly. The city encompasses a total area of 155 square miles, 1.6 square miles of water and 153 square miles of land. Denver earned its nickname the Mile-High City because its elevation is one mile above sea level. There are 78 official neighborhoods that include everything from skyscrapers to late 19th Century developments.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment Near Denver
Active adult communities in Denver are located in an outdoor adventurer's paradise. There are dozens of bike trails, golf courses, ski resorts, and city parks. In this world-class city you'll find over 4,000 acres of parks that include 300 acres of rivers and trails and 14,000 acres of mountain parks. Popular parks include City Park, Cheesman Park, Washington Park, Civic Center Park, Confluence Park, Skyline Park, Centennial Flower Gardens, and Sloan's Lake Park.
Denver Area Cost of Living & Taxes
Colorado is one of the fastest growing states in the nation and has had a population growth of over 17% since 2000. Overall, the cost of living is 8% higher than the national average. However, average local taxes are consumer-friendly with an average tax burden of 9.02% while the national tax burden at 10%. Colorado does not tax Social Security or pension income up to $20,000 for retirees under the age of 65. The first $24,000 is not taxed for those aged 65-plus.
Denver Area Health Care
Residents of 55+ communities in Colorado are some of the healthiest in the nation. Denver has the second lowest obesity rate in the nation at 20.4%. Active adult communities in the Denver area are close to many medical centers. There are 33 hospitals, nine of which are top ranking. The University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora is in the highest ranks and Craig Hospital, Porter Adventist Hospital, Medical Center of Aurora, St. Luke's Medical Center, Denver Health Medical Center, Rose Medical Center, Sky Ridge Medical Center, and Littleton Adventist Hospital are high-performing as well.
Communities Near Denver Area
- Denver Area (51)
- Aurora (6)
- Broomfield (3)
- Castle Rock (5)
- Colorado Springs (4)
- Denver (3)
- Erie (1)
- Fort Collins (1)
- Golden (1)
- Highlands Ranch (4)
Windsor Gardens
- Low $200ks - Low $500ks
- 2689 Homes (74 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1962 - 1973
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3.5 Rating (4 Reviews)
Heather Gardens
- High $100ks - Low $500ks
- 2426 Homes (54 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1973 - 1986
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5 Rating (3 Reviews)
Heritage at Eagle Bend Golf Club
- Low $500ks - Mid $1Ms
- 1442 Homes (10 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2000 - 2008
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5 Rating (2 Reviews)
Anthem Ranch
- High $600ks - Mid $1Ms
- 1300 Homes (5 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2006 - 2018
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3 Rating (2 Reviews)
Heritage Todd Creek
- Low $600ks - Low $1Ms
- 1300 Homes (15 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
- 2006 - Present
-
3 Rating (3 Reviews)
Fairway Villas at Green Valley Ranch
- Mid $500ks - High $600ks
- 220 Homes (4 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2011 - 2021
-
5 Rating (1 Review)
Centennial at RiverWalk
- Mid $400ks - High $800ks
- 552 Homes (4 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1985 - 2001
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The Reserve at Green Valley Ranch
- Low $500ks - Mid $600ks
- 500 Homes (10 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2020 - Present
-
5 Rating (2 Reviews)
The Cottages at MacKenzie Place
- Low $600ks - Mid $600ks
- 83 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2006 - 2016
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Hilltop at Inspiration
- Low $600ks - Mid $1Ms
- 1650 Homes (17 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
- 2015 - Present
-
3 Rating (4 Reviews)
Skyestone
- Mid $800ks - High $900ks
- 532 Homes (1 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2014 - 2019
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Verona
- Mid $500ks - Mid $1Ms
- 506 Homes (3 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
- 2011 - Present
-
3.2 Rating (5 Reviews)
Solstice
- High $800ks - High $1Ms
- 400 Homes (7 for sale)
- No Age Restrictions
- New Homes Only
- 2020 - Present
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Lincoln Creek
- High $500ks - Mid $700ks
- 397 Homes
- No Age Restrictions
- New And Resale Homes
- 2016 - Present
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Gleneagles Village
- Mid $500ks - High $900ks
- 345 Homes (3 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1984 - 2001
-
4 Rating (2 Reviews)
Gate N Green
- Low $500ks - High $700ks
- 300 Homes (1 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1972 - 1999
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Lakeshore at Centerra
- Mid $300ks
- 280 Homes (6 for sale)
- No Age Restrictions
- Resale Homes Only
- 2002 - 2014
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Sterling Ranch Patio Villas
- Mid $600ks - Mid $800ks
- 248 Homes (1 for sale)
- No Age Restrictions
- Resale Homes Only
- 2018 - 2022
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Sunstone Village at Terrain
- Mid $600ks - Low $800ks
- 240 Homes (3 for sale)
- No Age Restrictions
- New And Resale Homes
- 2019 - 2021
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The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch
- Low $600ks - High $900ks
- 236 Homes (1 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2019 - Present
-
5 Rating (1 Review)
Solana Lakewood
- 1900s - 2900s
- 230 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2019 - Present
- Be the first to leave a review!
Overture 9th + CO
- $1,693
- 207 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2018 - Present
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Green Gables Reserve
- Low $700ks - Low $1Ms
- 165 Homes (1 for sale)
- No Age Restrictions
- New And Resale Homes
- 2017 - Present
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Avenida at Centerra
- 1900s - 4100s
- 154 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- Completed 2023
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The Patios at The Meadows
- High $500ks - High $900ks
- 153 Homes (3 for sale)
- No Age Restrictions
- Resale Homes Only
- 2014 - 2018
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The Villas
- High $400ks - Mid $500ks
- 145 Homes (1 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1968 - 1972
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Encore at Eastlake
- Low $500ks - High $600ks
- 140 Homes (2 for sale)
- No Age Restrictions
- Resale Homes Only
- 2015 - 2018
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Parkview
- Mid $800ks - Mid $900ks
- 138 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
- 2007 - Present
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Regency at Montaine
- Low $900ks - Mid $1Ms
- 130 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2020 - Present
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Hillside at Castle Rock
- Mid $600ks - Mid $800ks
- 120 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2024 - Present
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