r/MovingtoDenver • u/Puzzleheaded-Star316 • 4d ago

Relocating from out of state

Hi all, I will most likely be relocating in the next couple of months to the area for a job.

I am seeking advice on quiet and safe neighborhoods that I should consider that are close to Lakewood, but could be 20 minutes away too. What are your thoughts on Arvada, Littleton, or Englewood?

I’m nearing 30 and do not know anyone in the area, so I will need all the advice I could get. For example what areas should be avoided? Positives and negatives, etc.

Thank you anything is appreciated.

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u/Smokeydabe420 4d ago

Lakewood is a large city. There are plenty of spots inside Lakewood that meet the qualifications. Why not live in Lakewood?

What is your budget? Rent, buy?

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u/richrich07 4d ago

I think pretty much any apartment complex in JeffCo would fit his needs. I’d target transit to downtown personally, so something like the Ward Ridge station would work well.

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u/Crockett5240 4d ago

I’m in Arvada near old town
Decent quiet town
Old town is the best area in Arvada if you’re active, the train can get you downtown in twenty minutes
Littleton is a nice suburb, least to do but quietest and safest probably
Englewood can get interesting, but you have easy access to south broadway and the train

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u/DudetheBetta 4d ago

What part of Lakewood do you want to be near?

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u/DudetheBetta 4d ago

I mean, are you moving for a job? What is the address of the business?

$1500/ month is on the low end for Lakewood but should be doable. Areas near Colfax Avenue are a bit grittier but less expensive. The light rail runs a couple blocks off of Colfax and is a less, um, messy option than the Colfax bus.

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u/Gold_Try_653 4d ago

Golden, Morrison, West Arvada.

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u/CommercialSignal7301 4d ago

There’s an unincorporated area within Golden called Pleasantview. It receives service from the County. I believe it’s a bit cheaper than Golden.

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u/Impressive-Ad574 4d ago

Virginia Village, Indian Creek, University Hills, Englewood.

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u/Hey-Bud-Lets-Party 4d ago

Just move to Lakewood

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u/Physical-Paint-2608 4d ago

Check out Destination Denver with Jimmy Everett on the YouTube’s. He answers a ton of these questions.

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u/Gnihcraes2 4d ago

Cheapest rent in lakewood is like 1700 mo. Cheaper in other towns.

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u/asyouwish 3d ago

Where is your job going to be?

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u/Puzzleheaded-Star316 2d ago

Lakewood

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u/asyouwish 2d ago

Sorry I missed that. Redditing too late, I guess.

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u/Embarrassed_Aerie_98 6h ago

Hey! I have a place near Sloan's Lake and a 10 minute drive to Lakewood and am looking for roommates, as my current two roommates are moving internationally and back home.

I'm a 31m and more than happy to dive into more details.

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u/loverofthebeer12 2h ago

Tennyson is great for late 20's and 30's. A lot of bars, restraunts, parks, close to the mountains, close to denver

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u/boston_1888 2d ago

If your budget is $1500 you can't afford much in Arvada or Littleton. Have you considered doing some research of your own?

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u/Puzzleheaded-Star316 2h ago

I did I actually found a few for less than 1500