Population estimate
402,452
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Aurora
Aurora is Colorado's third largest city and one of the metro's biggest relocation and new construction destinations. It spreads across the eastern side of the metro and ranges from established, affordable neighborhoods to massive new master planned communities still going up on the eastern plains.
Median sale price
$446,787
Median age
35.7
Median household income
$93,837
Public schools
Estimated commute to Denver
≈ 26 min
Sources, dates & estimate details · checked 2026-10-15
Census estimates via Census Reporter: 2024 ACS 1-year; income in 2024 dollars. Median age margin of error: ±0.8 years. Household income margin of error: ±$4,638.
Redfin market data: all home types, three months ending September 2026. Market geography follows the provider and may differ from Census boundaries. Sales mix and source boundaries affect this median; it is not a property valuation.
Estimated driving commute: route reference, checked 2026-10-14. Approximate city-to-city drive to Denver, not a live traffic estimate. Rush hour, weather and exact addresses can add time. School assignment depends on the property address.
School grade retained from Sean’s original guide; it is not a verified current Niche rating or a rating of every school in the community. Use Niche to research individual schools and confirm assignment with the district.
Community fact check: Named recreation, downtown or transit highlights reviewed against the linked local sources. Broader lifestyle and housing character is editorial orientation. Neighborhood boundaries, price/value comparisons, school coverage and property-specific claims remain subject to address-level verification. Local reference 1.
The variety is the story here. The southeast side, around the Southlands and the reservoirs, is where much of the newer growth and family activity is concentrated, while the city overall is anchored by the Anschutz Medical Campus, Buckley Space Force Base, and quick access to the airport. Affordability relative to the rest of the metro is a real draw.
Schools vary by area, and the southern end falls within the Cherry Creek School District; confirm assignment by property address. Aurora is a strong fit for buyers who want newer homes and more space for the money, with a huge range of options to choose from.
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