Centennial

Filled with lots of recreation and excellent schools, this town is centrally located

Centennial

Filled with lots of recreation and excellent schools, this town is centrally located

Welcome to Centennial

Filled with lots of recreation and excellent schools, this town is centrally located

Incorporated in 2001, Centennial is one of Colorado’s newest and most populous cities—maintaining a population of around 100,000 residents. Situated near Centennial airport, this area is accessible yet quiet and has been celebrated for its close-knit, welcoming community.

There are many large parks here and several golf courses. Two ice arenas offer opportunities for skaters and hockey players. One of the nationally recognized complexes plays host to the Colorado Avalanche, a professional hockey team based in Denver.

A big draw of Centennial is the excellent public school districts and family-oriented neighborhoods.

Centennial Real Estate Market

Centennial real estate is perfect for families & singles. Contact Centennial real estate agent & realtor, Anne Dresser Kocur, to find houses and luxury homes for sale in Centennial, Colorado.

What to Love

Gorgeous homesteads in a centrally-located community
Offering plenty of parks and several golf courses
There’s a great school district here and many family-oriented neighborhoods

People & Lifestyle

Perfect for families and singles, the average Centennial resident has a median household income of $102k. Locals enjoy spending time outdoors in a plethora of parks and on a range of hiking and biking trails. Easy access to the light rail makes a city experience seamless.

Dining, Shopping & Entertainment

Shopping and dining options are abundant in Centennial. The Streets at South Glenn is a popular location. The mixed-use center includes shopping, dining, living and working areas. The site underwent significant redevelopment in 2009, completely modernizing all shops and stores.

The South Suburban Golf Course offers a picturesque mountain backdrop and a superbly maintained, 18-hole regulation course. An adjacent 9-hole, par-3 course is also available, as is a 3,000 square-foot practice area, featuring a putting surface, a chipping area, and a practice bunker. An on-site bar and grill is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can dine indoors or alfresco, enjoying sweeping views of the golf course and mountain range.

Also popular with Centennial residents is Big Bill’s New York Pizza, offering hand-tossed New York-style pizza, calzones, salads, and other Italian-inspired dishes. Snooze is a beloved breakfast eatery well known for its creative pancakes, omelets, breakfast tacos and burritos, avocado toast, and more.

Things to Do

A weekly farmers market takes over the Streets of Southglenn in the spring and summer months, and a Holiday Light Tour is a can’t-miss each December.

Many Centennial residents frequent Cherry Creek State Park, which offers a natural prairie and wetland environment with an 880-acre reservoir at its center. Many seasonal events occur at Tagawa Gardens, a longstanding, spacious garden center for plants, flowers, trees, yard art, and gifts.

Schools

Centennial is home to a number of excellent schools. Top educational opportunities include:

Arapahoe High School, grades 9-12
Lenski Elementary School, K-5
Powell Middle School, 6-8

Popular Neighborhoods

Two-story gray house with decorative gables, a stone walkway, and landscaped front lawn.

Heritage Greens

Two-story cream house with multiple gables, a covered porch, and a landscaped front yard.

Cherry Knolls

Timber-and-stone home with a prominent gabled roof, garage, and tall evergreen trees.

Highlands 460

Brick suburban home with a double garage, landscaped garden, and broad green lawn.

Southglenn

Two-story suburban home with a stone-faced double garage and autumn tree in the front yard.

Willow Creek

Two-story home with stone accents, a dark garage door, and a landscaped front yard.

Foxridge

Two-story beige house with a gabled roof, stone accents, and landscaped front yard.

Homestead

Gray two-story house with a wraparound porch, stone foundation, and rocky landscaped yard.

The Farm at Arapahoe

Two-story suburban house with a stone-faced double garage and autumn tree in the front yard.

Walnut Hills

Property Listings

Price

Living Area

For Sale

MLS® 5369503

Listed by Kentwood Real Estate DTC, LLC

Overview for Centennial, CO

108,201 people live in Centennial, where the median age is 42 and the average individual income is $65,940. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

108,201

Total Population

42 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$65,940

Average individual Income

Around Centennial, CO

There's plenty to do around Centennial, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

46

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

35

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

32

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Amusement Emporium, Mindful Fitness: Strong Made Simple, and SunBloom Yoga.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Amusement Emporium page on Yelp Search 6880 S Emporia St on Google Maps	Active	0.38 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Mindful Fitness: Strong Made Simple page on Yelp	Active	0.79 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the SunBloom Yoga page on Yelp	Active	0.79 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the DT Fit page on Yelp	Active	0.79 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Bionetics Health page on Yelp Search 6855 S Havana St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.06 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Microblading by Kylene page on Yelp	Beauty	0.79 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Centennial, CO

Population Households Employment

Centennial has 42,233 households, with an average household size of 2.53. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Centennial do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 108,201 people call Centennial home. The population density is 3,588 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

108,201

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42 years

Median Age

50 / 50%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

42,233

Total Households

2.53

Average Household Size

$65,940

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Centennial, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Centennial. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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