Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingCandlewyck and Skyland are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 7 homes for sale in Candlewyck and 8 in Skyland as this page loaded. Skyland is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $652,500 against $299,000 in Candlewyck, about 118% higher. By the foot it is $209 in Candlewyck against $458 in Skyland. A typical home is 1,428 square feet in Candlewyck and 1,618 in Skyland, built around 1975 and 1946 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Skyland: a median of 51 days on the market against 120 in Candlewyck. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.
| Measure | Candlewyck | Skyland |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 7 | 8 |
| Median asking price | $299,000 | $652,500 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $189,500 | $450,000 |
| Dearest home for sale | $350,000 | $998,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $209 | $458 |
| Median days on market | 120 | 51 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 1,428 | 1,618 |
| Median bedrooms | 2 | 3 |
| Typical year built | 1975 | 1946 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 6 | 21 |
| Median sold price | $327,500 | $599,999 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | Denver Green | Columbine |
| Middle | Denver Green | Denver Discovery |
| High school | George Washington | East |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Transit | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Biking | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Quiet | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Calm streets | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Getting around | 7/10 | 8/10 |
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.
Candlewyck is a residential neighborhood in southeast Denver known for its tree-lined streets, well-maintained single-family homes, and quiet, family-oriented atmosphere. The area offers convenient access to shopping, dining, and services along nearby arterial roads while maintaining a peaceful suburban character. Residents enjoy proximity to parks, schools, and major employers via straightforward car access.
Skyland is a northwest Denver neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and relaxed residential character. Located near I-25 and 38th Avenue, it offers convenient access to downtown and major employment centers while maintaining a quieter, family-oriented feel. Local shopping and dining options cluster along nearby corridors, with parks and green space providing outdoor recreation.
Skyland is more expensive. The median asking price is $652,500 in Skyland against $299,000 in Candlewyck. By price per square foot they run $209 in Candlewyck and $458 in Skyland, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 1,428 square feet in Candlewyck and 1,618 square feet in Skyland, with a median of 2 and 3 bedrooms respectively.
Going by the homes on the market today, Skyland is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1946, against 1975 in Candlewyck.
Homes for sale in Skyland have been listed a median of 51 days, against 120 days in Candlewyck. Over the last twelve months 6 homes sold in Candlewyck and 21 in Skyland, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.
Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in Candlewyck are most often assigned to Denver Green Elementary, Denver Green Middle, George Washington High School; in Skyland it is Columbine Elementary, Denver Discovery Middle, East High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.
Symbio rates Candlewyck 5 out of 10 for walkability, against 4 for Skyland. On transit they score 4 and 6.
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.
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.
These figures were worked out from the live MLS feed at November 7, 2026 at 2:38 AM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.