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What to Love

Over 125 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails
Ability to maintain small-town charm in a bustling and trendy city
Olde Town’s business district is comprised of vast local dining and recreation options

People & Lifestyle - Living in Arvada

Moving to Arvada entails a fine mix of suburban life and a bustling business district, making it a unique city. With proximity to all local commerce and entertainment, while maintaining a small-town charm, residents take great pride in Arvada. There’s a strong sense of community and a love of nature in this city.

Arvada is made up of many families and young professionals. The dense suburban feel, highly rated public schools, and numerous recreation and entertainment options create an alluring draw for young couples and professionals looking to settle down.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping in Arvada

Arvada, CO is home to a wide variety of local shops and boutiques, entertainment, and fantastic cuisine. There’s sure to be something for every style and taste.

Be sure to check out some local shops during your days of browsing Arvada’s streets. Lovely Boutique is fabulous for unique, fashionable clothing. Balefire Goods is full of curated art and artisan jewelry. Arvada CenterPlace Shopping Center is sure to have something for everyone.

Arvada’s dining scene is vast and ranges from coffee shops to fine dining. Some favorites are The Yak and Yeti for award-winning Indian food and beer, Homegrown Tap & Dough for wood-fired pizzas, and La Dolce Vita for a quick morning boost or a homey place to work.

Things to Do in Arvada

With many different parks, festivals, and unique entertainment options, this lively and active community is sure to have events and recreational activities that everyone will enjoy.

The Arvada Harvest Festival is the second largest running festival in Colorado. The St. Patrick’s Day Celebration is highly recommended for a day of fun. Olde Town is great for summer events like August’s Friday night’s “Flicks in the Square” and the Sunday farmers market that runs from June through September.

The Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities is one of the nation's largest multidisciplinary arts centers and offers year-round theater series and art exhibitions. Home to many different parks and recreational activities, Arvada has something for everyone. Check out Ralston Central Park, Wolff Park, or many of Arvada’s dog parks. The Arvada Center and Apex Center are also great resources.

In the fantastic area of Arvada you’ll be in good company with around 139,375 residents with around 74% of those homeowners. With an average age of 40, the residents of Arvada are well established, made up of families of all age groups. Though fairly kicked back throughout the week, during weekends and holidays, you can see a lot more activity and excitement. Over the recent months roughly 907 homes have been sold with an average sold price of $675,089. That is a decrease of $24,502 from the previous period.

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Weber Elementary School 303-982-1012 Public KG-5

Meiklejohn Elementary School 303-982-5695 Public KG-5

Excel Academy Charter School 303-467-2295 Public KG-12

Ralston Valley Senior High School 303-982-5600 Public 9-12

Weber Elementary School 303-982-1012 Public KG-5

Meiklejohn Elementary School 303-982-5695 Public KG-5

Sierra Elementary School 303-982-0821 Public KG-5

West Woods Elementary School 303-982-5649 Public KG-5

Warder Elementary School 303-982-0950 Public PK-5

Hackberry Hill Elementary School 303-982-0260 Public KG-5

Van Arsdale Elementary School 303-982-1080 Public PK-5

Excel Academy Charter School 303-467-2295 Public KG-12

Stott Elementary School 303-982-2638 Public PK-5

Three Creeks K-8 School 303-982-1140 Public KG-8

Lincoln Charter Academy 303-467-5363 Public PK-8

Fremont Elementary School 303-982-1699 Public KG-5

Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School 303-429-4090 Public PK-8

Two Roads Charter School 303-423-3377 Public PK-12

Secrest Elementary School 303-982-0760 Public PK-5

Lawrence Elementary School 303-982-1825 Public KG-5

Foster Dual Language PK-8 303-982-1680 Public PK-8

Vanderhoof Elementary School 303-982-2744 Public KG-5

Little Elementary School 303-982-0310 Public KG-5

Arvada K-8 School 303-982-1240 Public KG-8

Swanson Elementary School 303-982-0891 Public KG-5

Campbell Elementary School 303-982-1440 Public KG-5

Thomson Elementary School 303-982-9933 Public KG-5

St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center 303-422-4949 Private PK-TKG

Primrose School of West Woods 303-431-5437 Private PK-KG

Faith Christian High School 303-424-7310 Private KG-12

Parr Elementary School 303-982-9890 Public PK-5

Allendale Elementary School 303-982-1165 Public PK-5

Fitzmorris Elementary School 303-982-1640 Public PK-5

Shrine of St Anne School 303-422-1800 Private KG-8

Peck Elementary School 303-982-0590 Public KG-5

Faith Christian Academy 303-263-2895 Private KG-12

Weber Elementary School 303-982-1012 Public KG-5

Meiklejohn Elementary School 303-982-5695 Public KG-5

Sierra Elementary School 303-982-0821 Public KG-5

West Woods Elementary School 303-982-5649 Public KG-5

Warder Elementary School 303-982-0950 Public PK-5

Hackberry Hill Elementary School 303-982-0260 Public KG-5

Van Arsdale Elementary School 303-982-1080 Public PK-5

Excel Academy Charter School 303-467-2295 Public KG-12

Stott Elementary School 303-982-2638 Public PK-5

Three Creeks K-8 School 303-982-1140 Public KG-8

Oberon Middle School 303-982-2020 Public 6-8

Drake Middle School 303-982-1510 Public 6-8

Lincoln Charter Academy 303-467-5363 Public PK-8

Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School 303-429-4090 Public PK-8

Fremont Elementary School 303-982-1699 Public KG-5

Two Roads Charter School 303-423-3377 Public PK-12

Lawrence Elementary School 303-982-1825 Public KG-5

North Arvada Middle School 303-982-0528 Public 6-8

Secrest Elementary School 303-982-0760 Public PK-5

Vanderhoof Elementary School 303-982-2744 Public KG-5

Foster Dual Language PK-8 303-982-1680 Public PK-8

Little Elementary School 303-982-0310 Public KG-5

Arvada K-8 School 303-982-1240 Public KG-8

Swanson Elementary School 303-982-0891 Public KG-5

Early College of Arvada 303-935-5473 Public 6-12

Allendale Elementary School 303-982-1165 Public PK-5

Shrine of St Anne School 303-422-1800 Private KG-8

Parr Elementary School 303-982-9890 Public PK-5

Faith Christian High School 303-424-7310 Private KG-12

Thomson Elementary School 303-982-9933 Public KG-5

Faith Christian Academy 303-263-2895 Private KG-12

Campbell Elementary School 303-982-1440 Public KG-5

Peck Elementary School 303-982-0590 Public KG-5

Fitzmorris Elementary School 303-982-1640 Public PK-5

Excel Academy Charter School 303-467-2295 Public KG-12

Three Creeks K-8 School 303-982-1140 Public KG-8

Oberon Middle School 303-982-2020 Public 6-8

Drake Middle School 303-982-1510 Public 6-8

Lincoln Charter Academy 303-467-5363 Public PK-8

Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School 303-429-4090 Public PK-8

Two Roads Charter School 303-423-3377 Public PK-12

North Arvada Middle School 303-982-0528 Public 6-8

Foster Dual Language PK-8 303-982-1680 Public PK-8

Arvada K-8 School 303-982-1240 Public KG-8

Early College of Arvada 303-935-5473 Public 6-12

Faith Christian Academy 303-263-2895 Private KG-12

Shrine of St Anne School 303-422-1800 Private KG-8

Faith Christian High School 303-424-7310 Private KG-12

Ralston Valley Senior High School 303-982-5600 Public 9-12

Excel Academy Charter School 303-467-2295 Public KG-12

Pomona High School 303-982-0710 Public 9-12

Arvada West High School 303-982-1303 Public 9-12

Two Roads Charter School 303-423-3377 Public PK-12

Early College of Arvada 303-935-5473 Public 6-12

Arvada High School 303-982-0162 Public 9-12

Faith Christian High School 303-424-7310 Private KG-12

Faith Christian Academy 303-263-2895 Private KG-12

Warren Tech North 303-982-9360 Public 10-12

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