Arvada, Colorado is located about seven miles northwest of Denver, Colorado. It is considered the 8th most populous city in Colorado with a population of nearly 104,000 residents. The city has a total area of nearly 33 square miles and is located within close proximity to Denver International Airport. The climate of the city is mild with temperatures reaching a low of 13 degrees in January and a high of 88 degrees in July. Arvada, CO is accessible by three interstate highways and is bordered by the communities of Golden to the west, Westminster to the north, and Lakewood to the south.

History of Arvada

Arvada's origins begin with the gold rush of the mid 1800's. When gold was discovered in Clear Creek, prospectors began to flock to the area, followed by farmers hoping to make a profit by supplying the prospectors and miners who had made the area their home. The farmers discovered that the land was rich and could support a wide variety of crops, at one time gaining Arvada a reputation as the celery capitol of the world. The town was named in 1870, even before it was a town at all, just because a name was needed for the train station. Arvada was officially incorporated in 1904.

Arvada Real Estate

The city of Arvada hosts an eclectic mix of single family homes, condominiums, apartments, and larger luxury homes. The minimum price for Arvada real estate can be as low as $37,000 while the maximum prices sometimes reach into the $3 million range. Arvada single family homes average about $220,000 in price. Some homes are located in gated communities. From tiny bungalows to multimillion dollar estates located on vast acreage, Arvada covers a diverse and dynamic population.

Life in Arvada

Arvada, CO real estate is surrounded by mountains, valleys, and lakes, providing numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. There are over 3,000 acres of parks and trails within the city for residents to enjoy. Ninety of the parks are developed with nearly 60 miles of established trails. Fifty-two parks are considered undeveloped, containing around 20 miles of trails left in an undeveloped natural state. There are also numerous fields for baseball, soccer, softball, and football available along with basketball courts and tennis courts. Arvada also has three golf courses, two disc golf courses, a dog park, and a skateboard park.

Arvada maintains a hometown atmosphere, combining restored historic landmarks with a diverse mix of businesses and quiet neighborhoods. Known as one of the most progressive cities in the Denver metropolitan area , the city has strong civic leadership that understands the value of a positive business climate and maintains a high quality of life standard. Residents enjoy activities at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities which provides concerts, theater performances, art exhibits, and classes for every age teaching some aspect of the arts. The children's theater is considered world class and many of the gallery exhibitions shown here are nationally recognized.