Observatory Park

Observatory Park

The neighborhood is characterized by families, business professionals, singles, and graduate students.

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Welcome to Observatory Park

Observatory Park / University Hills Neighborhood Highlights

Near the University of Denver, Observatory Park and its sub-neighborhood, University Hills, offer convenient accessibility to the amenities DU has to offer while maintaining a charming, upscale neighborhood environment. Coffee shops, restaurants, and bars fill this bustling neighborhood. Because of its proximity to the University, there are several coffee shops and fast-dining, hip bars, and casual restaurants nearby. The neighborhood is characterized by families, business professionals, singles, and graduate students.

The neighborhood’s greatest feature by far is the park after which it is named. Observatory Park is a large, beautiful park filled with spectacular trees, baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, and wide open spaces. The park is as accessible as Washington Park with a fraction of the crowd. The Chamberlain Observatory is housed in the park and can be visited during open hours. Residents of Observatory Park or University Hills enjoy the beautiful diverse architecture, the many restaurants and coffee shops in the area, and stroll around the University of Denver’s gorgeous campus. It’s a wonderful place to call home.

Parks:

  • Observatory Park

  • McWilliams Park

Area Information:

  • To Downtown: 15 min

  • Walk score: 61

  • Bike score: 66

  • Transit score: 52


Overview for Observatory Park, CO

8,135 people live in Observatory Park, where the median age is 41 and the average individual income is $60,910. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,135

Total Population

41 years

Median Age

High

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

$60,910

Average individual Income

Around Observatory Park, CO

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

60
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
81
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
45
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Heritage Club Salon, and Salon Millie.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Beauty 0.41 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Beauty 0.49 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Observatory Park, CO

Observatory Park has 3,646 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Observatory Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,135 people call Observatory Park home. The population density is 7,001 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,135

Total Population

High

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

41 years

Median Age

45 / 55%

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
3,646

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$60,910

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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