Friendly Village is a pocket of sunshine in an otherwise drab industrial district, 16 miles from downtown Denver. Filled with rows of brightly colored manufactured homes, this intimate community is home to people of all walks of life. Snowbirds are common, though there are also plenty of year-round residents who work at the nearby warehouses and distribution centers. Residents of Friendly Village are centrally located near many outdoor and city amenities for a great work-life balance.
Friendly Village is filled with rows of brightly colored manufactured homes.
Friendly Village is 16 miles from downtown Denver.
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A pocket of manufactured homes
Snowbirds and year-round residents alike live peacefully within the Friendly Village of Aurora manufactured homes community. Most of these properties are single-wide, three-bedroom homes that are 1,000 to 2,000 square feet and cost $75,000 to $200,000. “Manufactured home communities offer a great lower-income snowbird setup since your neighbors can watch out for your place while you’re away,” says Realtor Jason Morris of eXp Realty, host of the Living in Aurora Colorado YouTube channel. “It’s also an accessible option for homebuyers who can’t qualify for traditional loans.” Despite their simple design, many of the manufactured homes come in a variety of styles and colors. While there isn’t much yard space, residents like to personalize their area with landscaped gardens, hammocks and wall décor. The tight spacing between lots makes it easy for neighbors to know each other.
Homes in the Friendly Village neighborhood cost $75,000 to $200,000 dollars.
Manufactured homes offer a great lower-income snowbird setup.
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Outdoor amenities for all ages
Residents of Friendly Village have access to a plethora of recreational opportunities. The community itself has a swimming pool and playground, and a clubhouse where residents can take a group fitness class or play pick-up basketball. Those who enjoy going for walks or bike rides can hop on The Sand Creek Regional Greenway, a 13-mile trail that wraps around the community and continues through the Denver metro area. A trailhead for the 71-mile High Line Canal Trail is located along Airport Boulevard. Additionally, the neighborhood is situated next to Star K Ranch, which is a 250-acre area of open lands containing natural prairie and cotton wetlands. “The neighborhood is a pretty diverse area that has good access to open space that not many other places in the city have,” says David Footle, a Natural Resource Technician for Star K Ranch. Visitors can explore the trails and learn about the local wildlife at the Ranch’s Morrison Nature Center. Footle continues, “We see a lot of wildlife in the open space. We have native prairie dog towns and nesting birds of prey. We currently have a pair of nesting Bald Eagles.” Roughly 2 miles south, Aurora Sports Park is a haven for athletes with its 12 baseball fields and over 20 multi-use fields that host local sports league tournaments.
A trailhead for the 71-mile High Line Canal Trail is located along Colfax Avenue.
Friendly Village also comes with amenities like a pool and a playground for its residents.
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Aurora public schools with good programs
Young children living in Friendly Village can start their education at Altura Elementary School, which maintains a C-minus grade on Niche and offers a Family Literacy Program where both students and their parents can learn English. From there, students head to East Middle School, which also maintains a C-minus Niche grade and offers an IB Middle Years Programme. Hinkley High School, with a C-plus Niche grade, has a robust athletics department and Career Pathways programs in fields like teaching, biomedical science and engineering.
East Middle School offers an IB Middle Years Program.
Hinkley High School has a C-plus grade from Niche
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Traveling in and out of Friendly Village
Residents who regularly commute the 4 miles to Aurora’s city center or 16 miles to downtown Denver have multiple options for traveling. There are dozens of bus stops for local transit services lining Colfax Avenue and Tower Road. Those who prefer driving can access Interstate 70 only a mile north of the neighborhood. Despite the multitude of train tracks crossing through the area, the closest train station is 3 miles away on 40th Avenue and Airport Boulevard. For commercial flights, residents are only 13 miles from the Denver International Airport.
Those who prefer driving can access Interstate 70 only a mile north of the neighborhood.
There are dozens of bus stops for local transit services lining Colfax Avenue and Tower Road.
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Strip malls and name-brand retailers
When it comes to shopping and dining, residents usually leave the neighborhood to find what they need. North of Interstate 70, there’s a commercial space with a Walmart Supercenter and several brand retailers like Home Depot and Ross Dress for Less. Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant is a local eatery serving traditional cuisine. There are also multiple chain restaurants in the area, including Del Taco and Panda Express. Two miles west of Friendly Village, Chambers Plaza has a King Soopers for groceries and Mi Pueblo Market for international produce. Mama Alvino’s Pizzeria has served savory slices and crispy calzones since 1980.
Residents like shoping at Home Depot for all of their home improvement needs.
There are shops like these at the intersection of Colfax and Chambers near Friendly Village.
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Parks in this Area
Norfolk Glen Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Springhill Park
Picnic Area
Pool
Trails
Aurora Sports Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Star K Ranch
Bike Trails
Trails
Nature Center
Triangle Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Terrace Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Colorado Freedom Memorial
Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Denver International
18 min drive
Bus
Colfax Ave & Roosevelt Way
Bus
Colfax Ave & Salida St
Bus
Colfax Ave & Tower Rd
Bus
Tower Rd & 22nd Ave
Bus
Tower Rd & 19th Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Friendly Village
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Friendly Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Friendly Village, Aurora sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Friendly Village, Aurora over the last 12 months is $61,000.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,249
Median Age
31
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,866
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,935
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
56.7%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
3.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2%
% Population in Labor Force
76.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
56''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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