Why Live in Friendly Village
Friendly Village in Aurora is a vibrant manufactured home community about 16 miles from downtown Denver. It features rows of brightly colored, single-wide homes inhabited by a mix of snowbirds and year-round residents, many of whom work in nearby warehouses and distribution centers. Despite its industrial surroundings, Friendly Village offers a variety of recreational facilities, including a swimming pool, a playground and a clubhouse with fitness classes and a basketball court. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the 13-mile Sand Creek Regional Greenway and the 71-mile High Line Canal Trail, while the open prairie and wetlands in the 250-acre Star K Ranch are home to prairie dogs and nesting Bald Eagles.
For commuting, residents have multiple options, including buses that stop along Colfax Avenue, and Interstate 70, just a mile north. The nearest train station is 3 miles away, and Denver International Airport is 13 miles from the neighborhood. Shopping and dining options are primarily located outside the community; Walmart Supercenter, The Home Depot and eateries like Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant are north of the interstate. The neighborhood's schools — Altura Elementary, East Middle School and Hinkley High School — have specialized instruction, such as career pathways and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Friendly Village a good place to live?
Friendly Village is a good place to live. Friendly Village is considered car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Friendly Village is a suburban neighborhood. Friendly Village has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.5 people per acre and a median age of 31. The average household income is $68,935 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 3.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Friendly Village are home owners, with 16.9% of residents renting and 83.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Friendly Village can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Friendly Village neighborhood guide.
Is Friendly Village, CO a safe neighborhood?
Friendly Village, CO is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Friendly Village?
The median home price in Friendly Village is $69,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $13,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.37%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $350 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $15K a year to afford the median home price in Friendly Village. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Friendly Village is $69K.
What are the best public schools in Friendly Village?
The best public schools that serve Friendly Village are:
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Are home prices dropping in Friendly Village?
Yes, home prices in Friendly Village are down 18% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Friendly Village, CO
On average, homes in Friendly Village, Aurora sell after 86 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Friendly Village, Aurora over the last 12 months is $59,500, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$59,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$59,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$54
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$69,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
11%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-18%
