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Downtown vs LoHi

Downtown and LoHi are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 50 homes for sale in Downtown and 52 in LoHi as this page loaded. LoHi is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $797,000 against $499,475 in Downtown, about 60% higher. By the foot it is $500 in Downtown against $532 in LoHi. A typical home is 850 square feet in Downtown and 1,216 in LoHi, built around 2009 and 2010 respectively. Homes are moving faster in LoHi: a median of 56 days on the market against 158 in Downtown. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.

Side by side

MeasureDowntownLoHi
For sale today
Homes for sale5052
Median asking price$499,475$797,000
Cheapest home for sale$65,000$249,900
Dearest home for sale$6,250,000$2,596,000
Median price per sq ft$500$532
Median days on market15856
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)8501,216
Median bedrooms12
Typical year built20092010
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold6081
Median sold price$484,750$751,500
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtDenver 1Denver 1
ElementaryGreenleeEdison
MiddleKepnerSkinner
High schoolWestNorth
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability9/108/10
Transit9/107/10
Biking8/108/10
Quiet4/105/10
Calm streets4/105/10
Getting around9/109/10

The darker figure in each row is the lower price, the shorter wait, the bigger number or the higher score — which of those is good news depends entirely on whether you are buying or selling, and on what you want from a street.

Downtown

50
Homes for sale
$499,475
Median asking price
$500
Median per sq ft
158
Median days on market

LoHi

52
Homes for sale
$797,000
Median asking price
$532
Median per sq ft
56
Median days on market

What each one is like

Downtown

Downtown Denver is the urban core of Colorado's capital, featuring a vibrant mix of historic buildings, modern high-rises, and lively street life. The 16th Street Mall and surrounding blocks host retail, dining, and entertainment venues, while the nearby South Platte River and parks offer outdoor access. Arts and culture thrive here, with galleries, theaters, and museums within walking distance.

Full Downtown guide

LoHi

LoHi (Lower Highlands) is a vibrant, walkable neighborhood just north of downtown Denver with a mix of historic charm and modern development. Tree-lined streets, breweries, restaurants, and shops create a lively urban feel. The neighborhood attracts young professionals and families who value proximity to downtown, South Platte River access, and the rapidly evolving local food and entertainment scene.

Full LoHi guide

Questions people ask

Is Downtown or LoHi more expensive?

LoHi is more expensive. The median asking price is $797,000 in LoHi against $499,475 in Downtown. By price per square foot they run $500 in Downtown and $532 in LoHi, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Downtown or LoHi?

A typical home for sale is 850 square feet in Downtown and 1,216 square feet in LoHi, with a median of 1 and 2 bedrooms respectively.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Downtown is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 2009, against 2010 in LoHi.

Which sells faster, Downtown or LoHi?

Homes for sale in LoHi have been listed a median of 56 days, against 158 days in Downtown. Over the last twelve months 60 homes sold in Downtown and 81 in LoHi, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Downtown and LoHi?

Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in Downtown are most often assigned to Greenlee Elementary, Kepner Middle, West High School; in LoHi it is Edison Elementary, Skinner Middle, North High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, Downtown or LoHi?

Symbio rates Downtown 9 out of 10 for walkability, against 8 for LoHi. On transit they score 9 and 7.

How current are these figures?

They are not a monthly snapshot. Both neighbourhoods are worked out from the live MLS feed every fifteen minutes and both sides are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always measured against each other rather than against different weeks. The exact moment is stamped at the foot of this page.

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Look at either one on its own

Both neighbourhoods come from the live MLS feed, worked out again every fifteen minutes, and both are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always comparable. Figures cover residential homes; rentals, land and commercial are excluded, as are fractional co-ownership shares, which are priced per share and would distort the medians. Sold figures cover the last twelve months. Schools shown are the ones the homes for sale today are assigned to and can change - check with the district before relying on them. Market data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Common questions, answered with live Colorado numbers

These figures were worked out from the live MLS feed at September 22, 2026 at 8:38 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.