Centennial

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About the Community

 

Overview:

 

Centennial's central location, easy access to I-25, I-225, E470/C470 plus light rail and RTD options to get you anywhere in the greater Denver area make Centennial a popular destination for families and young professionals alike. Centennial offers its residents many retail options for shopping and dining and is a popular destination for several large tech companies such as Zillow, Cisco, and Aureus. It's a short drive to its neighboring cities of Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, Denver Tech Center, Aurora, and Englewood. Centennial offers many different kinds of housing including many opportunities to build a new home at one of their award-winning master planned communities. Whether you are in the market for a luxury home or an affordable condo, Centennial has it all!

 

Popular Neighborhoods:

 

Castlewood 

Southglenn

Foxfield

Peakview Village

Copperfleaf

Southcreek

 For a complete list of neighborhoods in Centennial, follow this link.

 

Getting Around Centennial:

 

Centennial to DIA: The bus journey time between Denver Airport (DEN) and Centennial is around 37 min by bus, 33 minutes by car, 1.5 hours by RTD Light Rail, and covers a distance of around 27 miles.

Call-n-Ride

Call-n-Ride is a personalized bus service that travels within select RTD service areas. One phone call can connect you to bus routes, Park-n-Rides, rail stations or to work, school, and appointments. Make your reservation and RTD will provide an estimated pickup time. When the bus arrives, pay your exact cash fare.

Access-A-Ride

Access‑a‑Ride provides local bus transportation in the Denver metro area for people with disabilities. We help individuals who cannot access our fixed-route bus and rail system to maintain their freedom to travel around the metro area.

 

 

Economy:

 

Centennial has been rated higher than communities across the nation and the Front Range for overall economic health and employment opportunities. Roughly 58,000 jobs are based in the City, including high-income positions in industries such as aerospace and technology, and Centennial’s median household income is nearly $100,000. In 2017, Zippia Inc. named Centennial as the 4th most successful city in the nation. Follow the link to Centennial's City Site to learn more!

 

 

Attractions:

 

Centennial has many recreational trails and parks and open spaces, including Dry Creek Dam, DeKoevend Park, the Highline Canal Trail, Willow Creek Trail, as well as Big Dry Creek and Little Dry Creek Trails. Centennial hosts most native wildlife and is a good reflection of Colorado's front-range ecosystem.


Cherry Creek Trail

Cherry Creek State Park

Cherry Creek Reservoir


Centennial Center Park - A popular destination in the summer months, this park features a huge splash pad, sandboxes, climbing walls, and several picnic areas

South Suburban Family Sports Center - featuring ice rinks, batting cages, an executive golf course, an indoor amusement park and more

 

Top Golf

The Club at Inverness

Demographics

A+

Public Schools

B+

Housing

A+

Good for Families

C+

Crime & Safety

B+

Diversity

A

Employment

A

Outdoor Activities

B+

Commute