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Suburban experience with circus references sprinkled throughout
Circus mogul P.T. Barnum may not have ever housed his animals here in the winter as local folklore debates, but his legacy as one of the town’s first developers is why this neighborhood still holds his name. Barnum remains a colorful community, with murals and circus-themed sculptures scattered throughout its streets. A gorilla sculpture welcomes Barnum Park visitors, while over at the Barnum Public Library, a life-sized bear sculpture named “Oso” greets readers. This sculpture’s name is a nod to the Hispanic culture established in this community over 70 years ago and noted today through specialty markets and restaurants along the main streets.
Food along Federal and shops down Sheridan
Barnum is home to several Mexican eateries, including Puerto Vallarta, where diners pull up flower-adorned seats to enjoy their spiced seafood dishes. Grandpa’s Burger Haven joins the dining options along Federal Boulevard, sending travelers off with cold milkshakes and fried onion rings to complement their burgers. When searching for last minute ingredients, specialty markets line Sheridan Boulevard from Carniceria La Mexicana to Viet Hoa Supermarket to the south. Costco is less than 2 miles from Barnum if there are certain items residents prefer to buy in bulk.
Customers can enjoy fried foods at Grandpa’s Burger Haven in Barnum.
Try a burger or a Philly cheesesteak and a milkshake from Grandpa’s Burger Haven in Barnum.
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Sledding and concerts by Levitt Pavilion
Barnum residents go just beyond their neighborhood streets to find additional entertainment. Within Ruby Hill Park’s green space, sledders speed down the hill when it snows, and then when the weather warms, festivals take over the park. “Levitt Pavilion has free concerts; you sit on the grass, bring a blanket and a bottle of wine and listen to great music,” says John Valdez, a broker with Keller Williams Advantage, who has lived and sold homes in Denver for over 10 years.
Ruby Hill Park brings the mountains to you with it's terrain park / sledding hill.
Melvin Seals & JGB with Mojomama play at Levitt Pavillion's Free Concert Series in Ruby Hill.
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Commutes from Sixth Avenue down the boulevards
Sheridan Boulevard to the west and Federal Boulevard to the east run north to the Sixth Avenue Freeway, connecting commuters with Interstate 25 and Downtown Denver 4 miles east. Gridded streets grant access to these main thoroughfares, stretching south to Alameda Avenue, where the Regional Transportation District (RTD) has bus stops. Residents may also find a place to worship in this southern stretch, with churches lining the avenue.
Barnum’s bungalows bordering ranch-style homes
During the mass move from Denver into the suburbs in the 1950s, Hispanic Americans decided to settle down in Barnum. “It’s got familial status there, where people keep homes in the family and pass it down,” Valdez says. “There are still a lot of old-school families there, so it hasn’t been quite taken over like the rest of Denver.” Ranch-style homes and bungalows with wood post column porches are common in these gridded streets. Mature trees join rock gardens and shrubs in front yards, where residents park along the street or on paved driveways running up the side of the houses. While three-bedroom homes start at roughly $380,000, homebuyers find five-bedroom homes for as much as $697,000 and new single-family homes for around $760,000.
Houses average below $390,000 in the Barnum neighborhood.
Colorful bungalows in Barnum list from as low as 380,000 dollars.
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Splashing, playing and gardening on Lowell Boulevard
Outdoor recreation opportunities are scattered across Barnum Park’s 40 acres. In the southern corner, swimmers cool off in the pool and splash pad, seeking shade under picnic awnings when it is time to dry off. Residents utilize weight and cardio equipment inside the neighboring Barnum Recreation Center during workouts. Weir Gulch Trail takes walkers across the park and around the reservoir for a scenic stroll, while to the west, children climb the playground equipment and four-legged friends run free in the dog park. Meanwhile, tennis and basketball players practice their skills on the nearby courts. Gardeners tend to 54 plots filled with southern spicy peppers and other veggies at the Lowell Street Community Garden. The garden is part of the Denver Urban Gardens initiative, which is one of the country’s largest networks of community gardens and helps people from across the city learn about and contribute to growing fresh produce for their neighbors.
At the Lowell Street Community Garden, Barnum residents come together to care for produce.
Walk the dog or take a jog along the paved Weir Gulch Trail in Barnum.
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Building brighter minds in Barnum
Barnum students may attend classes within the Denver Public Schools district. They may begin at Newlon Elementary School, which earns a Grade B-minus from Niche, before attending Kepner Beacon Middle School in sixth grade. Niche gives Kepner Beacon a Grade C-minus and West High School a Grade C. West offers concurrent enrollment, where beginning in ninth grade, students may take concurrent enrollment classes and earn college credit through the school’s partnerships with local colleges. With the University of Denver less than 7 miles away and other Colorado colleges spread north to Boulder, students may decide to stay close to home when using those credits. As a member of Colorado, students may also apply for which they are not zoned as a part of the school choice program.
Newlon Elementary School is a public school located in southwest Denver.
West High School is also known as Denver West High School scores a C grade on Niche.
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Parks in this Area
Weir Gulch Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Ruby Hill Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Barnum East Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Playground
Cuatro Vientos Four Winds Park
Playground
Barnum Mountain Bike Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Barnum Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Tennis
M.L. “Sam” Sandos Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Trails
Transit
Airport
Denver International
39 min drive
Bus
S Sheridan Blvd & W Alameda Ave
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South Federal Blvd & West Alameda Ave
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W Alameda Ave & S Hooker St
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W Alameda Ave & S Xavier St
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W 1st Ave & Wolff St
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W Alameda Ave & S Meade St
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W 1st Ave & Knox Ct
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.711 Reviews
3.0Niche User
1/18/2016Niche Review
What I see in the future for this area is getting more crowded, yet a community where a lot of people can get to know each other on summer walks when the area is it's most calmed. However, I can also see a negative impact in schools because students have been lacking interest in their studies even though technology in the school buildings have gotten some what better.
3.0Niche User
4/4/2016Niche Review
It's a little scary being out late at night.
3.0Niche User
8/21/2014Niche Review
Employment is alright its out there you just have to look.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Barnum
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Barnum, Denver sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Barnum, Denver over the last 12 months is $461,155, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Home qualifies for 1.75% Credit through the Community Reinvestment Act! Benefit is available for primary or investment property. Discover urban living at its finest in this beautifully updated Barnum neighborhood home! This completely renovated stunner offers the perfect combination of modern amenities and convenient city access.This home is perfectly positioned blocks from Mile High and the
Welcome to PT Barnums where the possibilities are endless! As of now the lot will accommodate the "Here Comes the Sun" Model. This model is a 3 bedroom and 2 full bath model with primary suite with a large walk in closet. The floor plan boasts 1,152 square feet. This is a manufactured home on a permanent foundation. As of now, there can be choices of colors and finishes. This home comes
Welcome to this charming ranch-style home nestled in the heart of the Barnum community near Denver. Step onto the large covered front porch and picture yourself savoring the radiant spring and summer days that Colorado is known for. Bursting with character, this home invites you into a sunlit living room adorned with rich hardwood floors, seamlessly flowing into an inviting dining area—perfect
IMPROVED DENVER LOT READY TO BUILD. ABESTOS ABATEMENT AND PERMITTED DEMO COMPLETE. WATER AND SEWER TAP PAID AND NEW METER PIT. SIDEWALK INSTALLED ZONE E-SU-D1X. GARAGE IS CURRENTLY APPROVED AND PERMITTED. SELLER WILL NEGOTIATE PARTIAL OWNER CARRY OR SPEC BUILD PARTNERSHIP.
Beautifully Remodeled Home for RentNew carpet throughoutUpdated kitchen with granite countertopsFresh paint throughout the interiorCarport for off-street parking, tandem space lets you park 2 cars off streetShared yard space with neighbors, including a partially fenced front yard and a large shared fenced backyardShared laundry room with neighborsConveniently located near downtown, Lakewood,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,079
Median Age
36
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,262
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,876
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
66''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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