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Edgewater vs Gateway Commons

Edgewater and Gateway Commons are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 7 homes for sale in Edgewater and 7 in Gateway Commons as this page loaded. Edgewater is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $650,000 against $324,990 in Gateway Commons, about 100% higher. By the foot it is $424 in Edgewater against $290 in Gateway Commons. A typical home is 1,862 square feet in Edgewater and 1,168 in Gateway Commons, built around 1956 and 2025 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Edgewater: a median of 35 days on the market against 54 in Gateway Commons. Edgewater is in the Jefferson County R-1 school district and Gateway Commons is in Denver 1.

Side by side

MeasureEdgewaterGateway Commons
For sale today
Homes for sale77
Median asking price$650,000$324,990
Cheapest home for sale$315,000$310,800
Dearest home for sale$1,795,000$374,400
Median price per sq ft$424$290
Median days on market3554
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)1,8621,168
Median bedrooms43
Typical year built19562025
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold614
Median sold price$542,500$324,990
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtJefferson County R-1Denver 1
ElementaryEdgewaterWaller
MiddleJeffersonTrevista at Horace Mann
High schoolJeffersonRidge View Academy
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability8/107/10
Transit7/108/10
Biking8/107/10
Quiet6/106/10
Calm streets6/106/10
Getting around8/108/10

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.

Edgewater

7
Homes for sale
$650,000
Median asking price
$424
Median per sq ft
35
Median days on market

Gateway Commons

7
Homes for sale
$324,990
Median asking price
$290
Median per sq ft
54
Median days on market

What each one is like

Edgewater

Edgewater is a vibrant, walkable neighborhood in northwest Denver known for its eclectic mix of vintage charm and modern development. Tree-lined streets, local breweries, quirky shops, and restaurants create a creative, community-focused vibe. The area sits conveniently between downtown Denver and the mountains, with easy access to I-25 and RTD transit.

Full Edgewater guide

Gateway Commons

Gateway Commons is a mixed-use neighborhood in Denver's central corridor, blending residential, retail, and office space within walkable blocks. The area benefits from proximity to downtown and light rail access, making it convenient for commuters. Local dining, shopping, and services cluster around the main commercial areas, supporting an urban lifestyle.

Full Gateway Commons guide

Questions people ask

Is Edgewater or Gateway Commons more expensive?

Edgewater is more expensive. The median asking price is $650,000 in Edgewater against $324,990 in Gateway Commons. By price per square foot they run $424 in Edgewater and $290 in Gateway Commons, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Edgewater or Gateway Commons?

A typical home for sale is 1,862 square feet in Edgewater and 1,168 square feet in Gateway Commons, with a median of 4 and 3 bedrooms respectively.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Edgewater is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1956, against 2025 in Gateway Commons.

Which sells faster, Edgewater or Gateway Commons?

Homes for sale in Edgewater have been listed a median of 35 days, against 54 days in Gateway Commons. Over the last twelve months 6 homes sold in Edgewater and 14 in Gateway Commons, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Edgewater and Gateway Commons?

Edgewater is in the Jefferson County R-1 district and Gateway Commons is in Denver 1. The homes for sale in Edgewater are most often assigned to Edgewater Elementary, Jefferson Middle, Jefferson High School; in Gateway Commons it is Waller Elementary, Trevista at Horace Mann Middle, Ridge View Academy High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, Edgewater or Gateway Commons?

Symbio rates Edgewater 8 out of 10 for walkability, against 7 for Gateway Commons. On transit they score 7 and 8.

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 8:23 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.