Arvada

Situated within northwestern Denver, Arvada is a charming community known for their several farms, festivals, and great public schools.

Welcome to Arvada

A charming, small town with a friendly heart and soul

 

Situated within northwestern Denver, Arvada is a charming community known for their several farms, festivals, and great public schools. Once known as the celery capital of the world, Arvada boasts fertile soil, making it the perfect place for farmers to grow wheat, corn, cherries, and a wide selection of other fresh produce. In addition to the expansive farming space, Arvada residents are never more than a ten-minute walk from one of their several parks, stretching across over 3,400 acres of protected land.


Gold was first discovered in Arvada in 1850. When more gold was discovered west of town, a business opportunity was realized. Former prospectors capitalized on the area’s perfect crop-growing conditions, seeing the continued growth of the community with the construction of several nearby railroads. By 2000, Arvada was one of Denver’s largest suburban communities with a population of over 100,000. Today, Arvada still possesses a friendly, small-town feel despite this growth. Stone-clad homes on large lots are spaced out from one another, allowing locals peace and privacy, while remaining less than ten miles from downtown Denver.    

 

 

What to Love

  • The high number of festivals and communal celebrations
  • Small-town charm and manners despite such a large population
  • Olde Town Arvada is home to locally owned businesses, restaurants, bakeries, salons, and more
  • Only a ten-mile drive from downtown Denver


Local Lifestyle

Arvada enjoys all the benefits of a life lived in a centrally located suburb, while still maintaining the friendly aura of past generations. A community centered around families and children boasts several high-performing schools, many of which have been awarded high honors by various news publications. Well-paying jobs in central Denver are a short drive away, making commutes to and from the city center easy. Arvada residents look forward to festivals and celebrations honoring the community’s rich agricultural roots and talented local artists, while warm, comforting meals featuring local ingredients, inspired by global tastes are enjoyed each day of the year.

 

 

Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping

Arvada is home to many dining and beverage options to help locals warm up on Colorado’s chilly evenings. Hip, internationally-inspired cuisine, and both hearty American favorites served in historic digs are some community favorites and just the tip of the iceberg in this neighborhood’s varied and vibrant culinary and artistic scene.


Dae Gee is a popular collection of restaurants within Denver specializing in savory Korean barbecue. Dae Gee, Korean for “pig,” blends Korean tradition with American flair through their hearty offerings of pork belly, short ribs, fried chicken dumplings, and bibimbap, where patrons can cook their meat right at their own tables. Dae Gee has been featured on the Food Network and received high praise from Guy Fieri, the mayor of Flavortown himself. 


Located in the city’s original schoolhouse from 1882, School House Kitchen and Libations is a modern American eatery serving chicken and waffles, pulled pork sandwiches, chicken fried steak, tacos, and other pub favorites, all of which hit the spot on Colorado’s sometimes-chilly evenings. School House also specializes in whiskey and features a massive selection on its menu.


Olde Town Arvada is a collection of locally owned and operated businesses, bakeries, salons, shops, restaurants, and more positioned on a friendly “main street” evoking an aura of small-town charm. Olde Town Arvada also hosts events throughout the year looked forward to by all, such as Mardi Gras celebrations, art walks, and Saint Patrick’s Day festivities.

 

 

Things To Do

The best of Arvada’s friendly, small-town charm is frequently seen at one of the community’s several festive celebrations. The Arvada Harvest Festival has taken place each fall for nearly a century over the course of three days. The festival consists of 5K, 10K, and 15-mile races, a parade, carnival, fair foods, and has been named one of the “Best of the Best” events by Colorado Community Media. A much newer celebration takes place each summer at Sand in the City. Though Colorado may be landlocked, the sand is brought inland for a sandcastle building contest unlike any other. Sixty tons of sand, a kids’ zone with buried treasure, live music, and an annual Guinness World Record attempt are a few of the other happenings at Sand in the City, guaranteed to bring smiles to all. 

 

 

Schools

Arvada is known for its highly ranked schools which have been praised by several news organizations. A few noteworthy campuses include: 


  • Sierra Elementary School, kindergarten-5th grade; Niche.com has placed the SES staff within the top 10% of all elementary staff in the state
  • Oberon Junior High School, grades 6-8; Oberon offers a wide array of extracurricular programs like sports, academic teams, artistic clubs, and more
  • Ralston Valley High School, grades 9-12; U.S. News & World Report scored RVHS a 97.5/100

 

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Overview for Arvada, CO

138,310 people live in Arvada, where the median age is 41.4 and the average individual income is $44,521.57. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

138,310

Total Population

41.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$44,521.57

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Arvada, CO

Arvada has 53,660 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Arvada do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 138,310 people call Arvada home. The population density is 1,456.65 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

138,310

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.4

Median Age

49.06 / 50.94%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
53,660

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$44,521.57

Average individual Income

Marital Status

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
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Schools in Arvada, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Arvada. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Van Arsdale Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
West Woods Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
St Joan Of Arc Early Learning Center
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Stott Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
Ralston Valley Senior High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Meiklejohn Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Primrose School Of West Woods
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Foster Dual Language Pk-8
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Little Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Excel Academy Charter School
PUBLIC
K - 12th
4/5
Weber Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Parr Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Lawrence Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Fremont Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
No rating available
Shrine Of St Anne School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Allendale Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Arvada West High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Vanderhoof Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Two Roads Charter School
PUBLIC
PreK - 12th
1/5
Doral Academy of Colorado
PUBLIC
K - 10th
2/5
Campbell Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Hackberry Hill Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Secrest Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Thomson Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Fitzmorris Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Warder Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Warren Technical North
PUBLIC
10th - 12th
No rating available
Sierra Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
North Arvada Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Peck Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Swanson Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Oberon Junior High School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Lincoln Charter Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
3/5

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