Moving to Centennial, Colorado

Centennial at a glance

• $650,000Median home price
• ≈108,000Residents
• Arapahoe CountyCounty

Centennial is a home-rule city of roughly 108,000 residents in Arapahoe County, stretching from Santa Fe Drive on the west to E-470 on the east. Incorporated in 2001, it is made up of dozens of established neighborhoods developed mostly between the 1960s and 1990s, which means larger lots, mature trees and more architectural variety than newer master-planned suburbs.

The city is split between two highly rated school districts: Littleton Public Schools serves the west side (zip codes 80121 and 80122), while Cherry Creek School District serves the central and east side (80111, 80112, 80015 and 80016). School boundaries are one of the biggest drivers of home values in Centennial.

Centennial is bordered by the Denver Tech Center, Greenwood Village, Cherry Creek State Park and Aurora, with I-25, E-470 and Arapahoe Road offering quick access across the metro area.

Lifestyle

Centennial offers a mature suburban lifestyle with quick access to city amenities. Residents shop and dine at The Streets at SouthGlenn, spend weekends at Cherry Creek State Park or the Centennial Center Park splash pad, and commute to the Tech Center in minutes. Many neighborhoods have swim-and-tennis clubs that anchor community life all summer.

Cost of living and housing

Housing is the largest cost difference for most people relocating to Centennial. Expect a median price around $650,000 with a full range of $350,000 – $1,500,000+. Colorado property taxes are low, but check for metro-district mill levies and HOA dues. Utilities are moderate, and the dry climate keeps heating and cooling costs reasonable.

Schools

Centennial is served by the Cherry Creek School District (east) and Littleton Public Schools (west). Boundaries can differ across a single street, so confirm the assigned schools for any address before you buy. Charter, STEM and open-enrollment options are also available.

Where to live in Centennial

• Willow Creek

  Single-family & townhomes · $600,000 – $1,200,000

• Piney Creek

  Single-family · $700,000 – $1,500,000

• Heritage Greens

  Single-family · $700,000 – $1,300,000

• Walnut Hills

  Single-family · $550,000 – $900,000

• Foxridge

  Single-family · $600,000 – $950,000

• Cherry Knolls

  Single-family ranch homes · $600,000 – $1,000,000

• The Knolls

  Single-family · $600,000 – $950,000

• Hunters Hill

  Single-family · $550,000 – $850,000

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Relocation checklist

1. Talk to Vlad about timeline, budget and commute so we can shortlist neighborhoods.
2. Get pre-approved with a Colorado lender (Vlad can recommend a few).
3. Schedule a neighborhood tour, in person or by video.
4. Review school boundaries, HOA documents and property tax history for finalists.
5. Write a competitive offer with a strategy suited to the current Centennial market.

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