Neighborhood Guide · Northwest Denver
Restored Victorians and modern infill across the river from downtown, in the culinary heart of northwest Denver.
Overview
The Highlands sits in northwest Denver, directly across the South Platte River from downtown, primarily within the 80211 ZIP code. It spans three connected micro-neighborhoods: Highland, the historic core nearest downtown; LoHi, or Lower Highland, the dense, walkable dining-and-nightlife hub; and West Highland, leafier and more residential, organized around Highland Square and Tennyson Street.
Built out in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the district blends well-preserved Victorians, bungalows, and Tudor Revivals with ultra-modern infill. One note worth making to out-of-state buyers: this is a distinct district from Highlands Ranch, a separate suburb south of Denver. Different place, different market.
Market & Prices
All three sub-markets price well above the broader Denver median of about $368 per square foot. Detached Victorians and new-construction modern builds carry the luxury tier into $1.5M and beyond.
Current medians, days on market and price bands change every month. Ask us for today's numbers on any block and we will pull them from the brokerage's own data rather than a consumer estimate.
LoHi is often called the culinary capital of Denver, with chef-driven restaurants, cocktail bars, and rooftops packed into a compact, walkable grid, Little Man Ice Cream and its rooftop neighbors Linger and El Five, plus Root Down, Bar Dough, and the Michelin-recognized Alma Fonda Fina. It walks in the low 90s on most walkability scores, and residents can cross to Union Station on foot via the Highland Bridge.
West Highland centers on Highland Square and the Tennyson Street Cultural District, with boutiques, wine shops, First Friday art walks, and the summer Highlands Street Fair. Victorians here often keep their original pocket doors, stained glass, and wood-burning fireplaces.
Amenities & Landmarks
Signature landmarks include the Highland pedestrian bridge over I-25, connecting LoHi to Commons Park and downtown; the Kirk of Highland, a preserved 19th-century church now used as an event venue; and Little Man Ice Cream's giant cream can. Confluence Park, where Cherry Creek meets the South Platte, offers kayak chutes, sandy banks, and downtown views, with the South Platte River Trail running alongside for running and biking.
The neighborhood is an easy walk or bike to Coors Field and Ball Arena, with the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus nearby for families and the Tennyson Street Cultural District anchoring the arts scene and First Friday walks.
For Sale
No active McKinley Group listings in The Highlands at this moment. New homes come on often, here is the full collection in the meantime.
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