Highlands

Welcome to Highlands

Situated on a hill northwest of the Platte River, overlooking the city, are the Highlands of Denver. The Highlands is not just one district, but many, and was originally a city in its own right. It was incorporated in 1875. By 1890, Highlands included more than thirty-five separate sub-divisions. The city had high aspirations of its own, touting clean air high above the smoke and industry of Denver, clean artesian water, and most importantly, clean morals. Although liquor was not forbidden in Highlands, liquor licenses were so expensive that none were issued until well after Prohibition.

The hopes and glory of Highlands were short-lived. There were major transportation difficulties crossing the South Platte into Denver and climbing the hill up to the Highlands. These problems and the 1893 Silver Crash, which strained the town’s finances, led to a vote by Highlands citizens in 1896 to annex Highlands to Denver.

The subdivisions that comprised Highlands included Highland Park, West Highland, and Potter-Highlands. Each of these areas has a unique history and character, and several are historic districts in their own right. One of the most interesting of these is Highland Park (sometimes called Scottish Highlands). This is a designated National Historic District, with its curving streets with Scottish names, immediately adjacent to Potter-Highlands.

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Overview for Highlands, CO

10,158 people live in Highlands, where the median age is 34 and the average individual income is $76,130. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,158

Total Population

34 years

Median Age

High

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

$76,130

Average individual Income

Around Highlands, CO

There's plenty to do around Highlands, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

94

Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

95

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score

56

Good Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Designer Cakes Co., Margot Denver, and Dis Burrito.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Designer Cakes Co. page on Yelp Search 2501 15th St on Google Maps	Dining · $$	1.77 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Margot Denver page on Yelp Search 400 E 20th Ave on Google Maps	Dining	2.01 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dis Burrito page on Yelp	Dining	0.42 miles	21 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kratom Cafe USA page on Yelp Search 7701 Ralston Rd on Google Maps	Dining	4.53 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Meadow Lark Farm Dinners page on Yelp	Dining · $$$$	2.78 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pair O' Dimes Festival Fashion Boutique page on Yelp Search 2727 Welton St on Google Maps	Shopping	1.99 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the GenFit page on Yelp Search 3660 Downing St on Google Maps	Active	2.17 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kinetic Fitness page on Yelp Search 2434 E 6th Ave on Google Maps	Active	3.98 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Stretch Remedy page on Yelp Search 2949 Federal Blvd on Google Maps	Active	0.72 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Amy Tunnell Zumba page on Yelp Search 3550 Federal Blvd on Google Maps	Active	0.6 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Somatic Synergies Integrated Healing page on Yelp Search 441 Wadsworth Blvd on Google Maps	Active	4.62 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mile High Athletics page on Yelp Search 747 Sheridan Blvd on Google Maps	Active	3.21 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Perpetual Solution page on Yelp	Active	0.97 miles	61 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Green Door Fitness page on Yelp Search 2404 E Colfax Ave on Google Maps	Active	3.35 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Alison Stoltz, CMT page on Yelp	Beauty	0.42 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mile High Hygiene Spa page on Yelp Search 5390 W 25th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.35 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Facetas Beauty Salon page on Yelp Search 2955 Columbine Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.18 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Travis Koenig Tattoo page on Yelp Search 1332 E Colfax Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.84 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Edge Eyebrow page on Yelp Search 2554 Sheridan Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.2 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Highlands, CO

Population Households Employment

Highlands has 5,370 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Highlands do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,158 people call Highlands home. The population density is 11,790.281 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,158

Total Population

High

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

34

Median Age

48.76 / 51.24%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

5,370

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$76,130

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Highlands, CO

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Highlands. 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.

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Welcome to Highlands

Overview for Highlands, CO

10,158

34 years

High

$76,130

Around Highlands, CO

94

Walker's Paradise

95

Biker's Paradise

56

Good Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Highlands, CO

10,158

High

34

48.76 / 51.24%

5,370

2

$76,130

Schools in Highlands, CO

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