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Renter's guide to Englewood, CO

Located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, Englewood is a suburb of Denver, situated in the South Platte River Valley. It ranks as the 4th best suburb for young professionals in Colorado, and the 30th most diverse. This is reflected in the fact that it’s also popular with families, as well as ranking as the 20th best place to retire to in Colorado.

With a population of 33,155, Englewood is the 4th most populous city in Arapahoe County, and one of Denver’s mid-sized suburbs. It’s similar in size and population to neighboring Littleton, but far smaller than the nearby suburbs of Aurora, Lakewood, and Centennial, all of which have populations of over 100,000. With an area of 6.64 sq. miles, it’s over 20 times smaller than Denver proper, lending the city a cosy, calmer environment.

Englewood is located 7 miles south of Denver, which can typically be reached within 20 minutes via North Broadway. With such a central location in the metropolitan area, travel in any direction is fairly easy, though it can be time-consuming within the metro area.

Englewood’s climate is described as cold, semi-arid, which can be somewhat misleading. The city enjoys warm summers, with highs in July of around 87°F, and around 249 sunny days per year. December and January are usually the coldest months, with lows of around 19°F. With annual rainfall of around 17 inches, Englewood is well below the national average, with May generally the wettest month. The city does see snowfall during winter months however, with annual averages of 62 inches generally between October and April.

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Things to do in Englewood, CO

Home to a number of beautiful parks, there’s no shortage of places to relax and have a picnic, go jogging, or take the dog for a walk. Belleview Park is among the most popular, featuring a large, off-leash dog park, numerous trails along Big Dry Creek, sports facilities, picnic areas, a seasonal miniature railway, and Englewood Children’s Farm, home to sheep, chickens, goats and pigs. Pirates Cove Water Park is also located nearby and is extremely popular with children of all ages.

The Gothic Theater is an old movie theater turned live music venue, offering an eclectic mix of local concerts and movie screenings in a stunning location. Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater is another venue for larger concerts, as well as plays and other events. Finally, the Museum of Outdoor Arts is a must-visit for any culture vulture. This outdoor garden dedicated to the fine arts also houses a variety of indoor galleries, studios, and offices, including the iconic Cabinet of Curiosities.

Englewood, CO employment & economy

With a median household income of $55,655, residents of Englewood typically earn lower than the national, state, and county averages. By number of employees, the most common industries in Englewood include retail trade (2,515 people), health care & social assistance (2,287 people), and construction (1,810 people). The highest paying industry is mining, quarrying, and oil & gas extraction, followed by information.

In terms of specific job groups, the most common occupations held by residents of Englewood include office & administrative support occupations (13.1%), sales & related occupations (11.6%), and management occupations (9.97%). The highest paid residents of Englewood work in computer & mathematical occupations. A 2017 report found that the city’s top 3 employers were Columbia Swedish Medical Center, with 2,041 employees, Craig Hospital with 815 employees, and Encore Electric with 560 employees.

Education in Englewood, CO

Englewood is mostly served by the Englewood Public Schools (EPS) district. There are 2 public high schools in the city, Colorado's Finest High School of Choice and Englewood High. The former offers an alternative form of education, focusing on flexibility and the individual rather than a more traditional approach.

There are 2 middle schools in the city, the top-rated of which is Englewood Leadership Academy, which ranks as #11 in the Best Public Middle Schools in Arapahoe County and it regularly scores above average in test results. Of the 4 elementary schools in the city, Clayton Elementary is the top-rated, though it rates average in most areas. There are higher rated public schools in neighboring Cherry Hills Village, plus a number of popular private schools within Englewood.