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Capitol Hill vs LoHi

Capitol Hill and LoHi are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 56 homes for sale in Capitol Hill and 49 in LoHi as this page loaded. LoHi is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $799,000 against $267,000 in Capitol Hill, about 199% higher. By the foot it is $341 in Capitol Hill against $560 in LoHi. A typical home is 790 square feet in Capitol Hill and 1,190 in LoHi, built around 1957 and 2013 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Capitol Hill: a median of 58 days on the market against 71 in LoHi. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.

Side by side

MeasureCapitol HillLoHi
For sale today
Homes for sale5649
Median asking price$267,000$799,000
Cheapest home for sale$159,000$249,900
Dearest home for sale$1,375,000$2,495,000
Median price per sq ft$341$560
Median days on market5871
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)7901,190
Median bedrooms12
Typical year built19572013
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold9776
Median sold price$317,000$829,500
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtDenver 1Denver 1
ElementaryDora MooreEdison
MiddleMoreySkinner
High schoolEastNorth
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability8/108/10
Transit7/107/10
Biking8/108/10
Quiet5/105/10
Calm streets5/105/10
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.

Capitol Hill

56
Homes for sale
$267,000
Median asking price
$341
Median per sq ft
58
Median days on market

LoHi

49
Homes for sale
$799,000
Median asking price
$560
Median per sq ft
71
Median days on market

What each one is like

Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill is Denver's vibrant, historic urban neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of Victorian homes, independent shops, galleries, and restaurants. Located just east of downtown, it's a hub for arts and culture with active street life, diverse demographics, and a strong sense of community. The tree-lined streets and walkable blocks make it feel distinct from surrounding areas.

Full Capitol Hill 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 Capitol Hill or LoHi more expensive?

LoHi is more expensive. The median asking price is $799,000 in LoHi against $267,000 in Capitol Hill. By price per square foot they run $341 in Capitol Hill and $560 in LoHi, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Capitol Hill or LoHi?

A typical home for sale is 790 square feet in Capitol Hill and 1,190 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, Capitol Hill is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1957, against 2013 in LoHi.

Which sells faster, Capitol Hill or LoHi?

Homes for sale in Capitol Hill have been listed a median of 58 days, against 71 days in LoHi. Over the last twelve months 97 homes sold in Capitol Hill and 76 in LoHi, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Capitol Hill and LoHi?

Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in Capitol Hill are most often assigned to Dora Moore Elementary, Morey Middle, East 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, Capitol Hill or LoHi?

Symbio rates both 8 out of 10 for walkability. On transit they score 7 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 November 7, 2026 at 2:53 AM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.