Why Live in Candelas
Candelas in Arvada, Colorado, offers expansive Rocky Mountain views and luxury custom homes, emphasizing a rural feel despite its proximity to Denver and Boulder. The community is divided into six villages—TownView, SkyView, ValleyView, CanyonView, MountainView, and ParkView—each offering unique vantage points and opportunities for custom builds or pre-loved luxury homes. Home styles include Tuscan farmhouses, Colorado Mountain Rustic homes, and classic foursquare homes, often featuring xeriscape lawns. Solar-powered streetlights line the avenues, which also include townhomes, condominiums, and duplexes. The Jefferson County School District R-1 serves the area, with highly rated schools such as Three Creeks K-8 School, Meiklejohn Elementary, and Ralston Valley Senior High School.
Candelas boasts 13.5 miles of horseback-friendly trails and is bordered by the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, offering activities like cross-country skiing and lakeside recreation. The community features multiple parks, including Church’s Crossing Park, Maverick Mesa Park, and Haystack Plateau Park, which provide playgrounds, tennis courts, and outdoor fitness stations. Residents enjoy year-round events such as Trunk-or-Treat, an Independence Day parade, and Candelas Fest.
For shopping and dining, Westwoods Shopping Center is within 7 miles, and the Candelas Point Retail Center in TownView offers local favorites like The Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge and Resolute Brewing Tap & Cellar. The community is about 21 miles from Denver and 15 miles from Boulder, with convenient access to Route 72 and Route 93. While walkable within the community, residents often rely on cars due to limited public transportation. The SCL Medical Clinic is conveniently located within the neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Candelas a good place to live?
Candelas is a good place to live. Candelas is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Candelas is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Candelas has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.6 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $194,882 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 70% of residents. A majority of residents in Candelas are home owners, with 3.7% of residents renting and 96.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Candelas can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Candelas neighborhood guide.
Is Candelas, CO a safe neighborhood?
Candelas, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Candelas?
The median home price in Candelas is $815,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $163,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,020 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $172K a year to afford the median home price in Candelas. The average household income in Candelas is $195K.
What are the best public schools in Candelas?
The best public schools that serve Candelas are:
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Are home prices dropping in Candelas?
Yes, home prices in Candelas are down 5% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Candelas, CO
On average, homes in Candelas, Arvada sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Candelas, Arvada over the last 12 months is $799,995, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$799,995
Median Single Family Sale Price
$823,269
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$502,924
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$324
Number of Homes for Sale
134
Last 12 months Home Sales
174
Median List Price
$815,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
