City Guide
Arvada, CO
Overview
Arvada, CO, is well-known for its agricultural community and Historic Olde Town. There are around 116,000 residents, so living in Arvada will give you the feeling of a city without nearly as many people. A fun fact about the city is that it was the site of the first gold discovery in Colorado. Something else to note about the city is that it is home to over 150 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback trails.
What’s it like to live in Arvada, CO ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Arvada, CO you'll find that the median sale price is
$642,500
and homes stay on the market for 10 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Arvada are $675,000
and $474,950
, respectively. Arvada area townhouses have a median sale price of $527,500
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Arvada, COExplore our Arvada housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Arvada home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Arvada rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Arvada rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Arvada, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Arvada
Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
---|---|---|---|---|
Arvada West | $655,000 | -- | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Applewood West | $932,500 | 85 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Northwest Arvada | $630,000 | 80 / 100 | 39 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
Leyden Rock | $849,950 | -- | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Historic Olde Town | $592,500 | 55 / 100 | 63 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
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What is there to do in Arvada, CO ?
Arvada, CO, is home to a wide variety of activities from dining at delicious restaurants to visiting one of the many parks. Arvada is known for its popular museums such as Cussler Museum, Arvada Flour Mill Museum, and Arvada Historical Society. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities and Arvada Light Display are among the many performing arts venues you can check out. There are numerous parks and green spaces within the city including Majestic View Park, Ralston Central Park, Lake Arbor Park that you can easily spend the morning at. Restaurants and popular eateries are found in Arvada, so you don't want to skip over these local restaurants. For a quick taste of the town, stop by Santiagos Mexican Restaurant, Heaven Dragon Chinese Restaurant, or Golden Europe Restaurant.
Explore some of the best things to do in Arvada
What's the best way to get around Arvada, CO ?
The best way to get around Arvada is by car, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Arvada has a walk score of 35, meaning this area is car dependent. Another way to get around the city is by public transportation. Arvada has a transit score of 23, and almost all errands require a car. Most bus stations and rail stations are located in 80003. You can also get around Arvada by bike. With a bike score of 50, there is some amount of infrastructure for biking.
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
Bikeable
Bike Score®
Arvada Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Arvada has 1 heavy rail station; RTD Arvada Gold Strike. This means you might be able to use heavy rail to commute or travel, depending on where you live and where you want to go.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 8 car rental locations.