Commerce City

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Commerce City, CO

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Suburban Growing Historic Convenient Close-Knit Welcoming Active Diverse Agricultural Industrial

Located about nine miles northeast of Denver, Commerce City is a growing, dynamic suburb home to industry, agriculture, and outdoor recreation. Commerce City contains the nation’s largest urban wildlife refuge, the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, where visitors can spot all kinds of wildlife, such as bison, owls, bald eagles, and mule deer.

Commerce City residents enjoy access to 840 acres of open space and parks as well as 25 miles of trails. Options for outdoor activities are endless at Commerce City’s Pioneer Park and Fairfax Park in addition to the nearby Barr Lake State Park and the South Platte River.

Sports enthusiasts rejoice in seeing Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer Club play at the expansive Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and practicing their golf swings at the championship Buffalo Run Golf Course.

Numerous community events bring Commerce City residents together, including Cine en el Parque, 4th Fest, Creepy Hollows Fall Festival, and the Memorial Day Parade. The vast Shops at Northfield Stapleton offers plenty of retail delights near Commerce City as well. Commuting and traveling from Commerce City is easy with access to I-76, I-270, and Denver International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Commerce City, CO is $923 for a studio, $1,639 for one bedroom, $2,052 for two bedrooms, and $2,608 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Commerce City has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,639/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$2,645/month
1,765 Sq Ft
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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

21

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Reunion Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

783 Students

6
out of 10

Second Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

678 Students

4
out of 10

Kemp Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

449 Students

4
out of 10

Dupont Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

407 Students

4
out of 10

Rose Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

311 Students

4
out of 10

Kearney Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

663 Students

3
out of 10

Adams City Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

550 Students

3
out of 10

Otho E Stuart Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

791 Students

2
out of 10

Adams City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,666 Students

3
out of 10

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