Evergreen is not the typical rural, suburban Denver community — it’s a mountain town tied to its wide spread views of the Evergreen and Genesee mountains, lush meadows, pond hockey and cozy nights by the fire. Appropriately named after the abundance of evergreen trees in this region, this city is less than 30 miles from Denver, about a 45-minute drive depending on traffic and weather conditions. The elevation of Evergreen is roughly 7,220 feet and can range to more than 9,000 feet in height. “You’re immersed in nature,” says Shad Phillips, a Realtor with Evergreen Co. He adds that Evergreen is full of wildlife like bears, bald eagles, foxes and elks. “There are herds of elks. It’s not uncommon to see them in your yard.”
About 20,000 people live in Evergreen and pride themselves on their mountain community.
Play pond hockey or simply go for a stroll along the frozen Evergreen Lake at Dedisse Park.
Denver is less than 30 miles from Evergreen, accessible via CO 74.
A big draw to Evergreen is the presence of nature and wildlife.
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A 420-acre park at 7,220 feet
Evergreen is home to various trails and eight parks, the largest of which is Dedisse Park. The park has views and activities centered around the 65-acre Evergreen Lake, where fishing for rainbow and brown trout is common for most of the year. Plus, the lake is open for boating and swimming in the summer. Dedisse Park is also home to the Evergreen Golf Course. Nearby Maxwell Falls features a 76-foot drop into the canyon below, and peek viewing is in the spring after the snow runoff. Evergreen Mountain, located in the southwest part of the city, has hiking trails that lead to viewpoints at its 8,536-foot peak. Skiing is also popular in Evergreen, with spots like Echo Mountain 15 miles away.
From Dedisse Park you can walk along the 1.4-mile Evergreen Lake loop trail.
In the winter you can go ice fishing or ice skating on Evergreen Lake at Dedisse Park.
Evergreen Golf Course is a great amenity for the city in the summertime.
The Maxwell Falls trailhead winds through the nearby forestry in Conifer.
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Homes among the evergreen trees
The average home price in Evergreen is $1 million, which is $580,000 higher than the national average of $420,000. Home prices in the city have remained consistent over the past two years. Trees surround homes in Evergreen, and A-frame cabins and chalet-style homes are common throughout the city. Privacy is one of Evergreen’s big draws. “In Denver, the houses are on top of each other. In Evergreen, you’ll have anywhere from half an acre to 2 acres,” says Shad Phillips, a Realtor with Evergreen Co. According to Phillips, housing styles vary from A-frame cabins to chalet-style builds. Exclusive neighborhoods Hiwan Estates and Fairway mix Evergreens outdoor setting with one of the city’s draws – the Hiwan Golf Club. Houses in this neighborhood have slightly less acreage than other neighborhoods but trade space for luxury homes with full views of the mountains that are still close to the course.
A-frame mountain mansions can be spotted in the mountainsides of Evergreen.
Chalet-style mountain homes are dotted along the hills of Evergreen.
You'll find plenty of privacy with a mountain mansion on Evergreen's acre-large lot sizes.
The neighborhood of Hiwan Estates in Evergreen also features chalet-style and A-frame homes.
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Evergreen Public Schools
Evergreen is served by Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which has an A-minus rating on Niche. The district has 59 schools that teach pre-kindergarten to 12th grade.
Evergreen is served by the highly-rated Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
The Montessori School of Evergreen is a private school with 222 students.
Bergen Meadow Elementary School is an above average, public school in Evergreen.
Evergreen High School is a highly rated school with an A on Niche.com.
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Shopping local in Evergreen
Cactus Jack’s Saloon & Grill’s eclectic menu includes the Airplane — a hemp patty topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon and avocado. Murphy’s Mountain Grill features citrus-grilled chicken plantain nachos, and the Little Bear Saloon has live entertainment six days a week. Its interior harkens back to the Old West with loud brass registers and swinging saloon doors. Big box stores line U.S. Route 74 and local shops are found in the Lakepoint Center shopping mall.
Cactus Jack’s Saloon & Grill in Evergreen has a vibrant atmosphere.
The Little Bear Saloon restaurant in Evergreen harkens back to the Old West.
Order from the eclectic menu at Murphy's Mountain Grill in Evergreen.
Crystal Cowgirl in Evergreen is a consignment shop selling cowgirl attire.
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Getting around Evergreen
Having a car is a must in Evergreen. During the winter, roads get snowy and icy, and most residents use snow tires on their vehicles. U.S. Route 74 is the main route through Evergreen and leads 30 miles east into Downtown Denver. Interstate 70, another major route in the area, is 11 miles north. The Denver International Airport is about 50 miles northeast of Evergreen.
Crime in Evergreen
According to FBI statistics, violent crime in Evergreen increased by 4% in 2023, and property crime fell by 14%.These rates are lower than national and state averages.
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