Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingCapitol Hill and Downtown are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 57 homes for sale in Capitol Hill and 53 in Downtown as this page loaded. Downtown is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $500,000 against $260,000 in Capitol Hill, about 92% higher. By the foot it is $359 in Capitol Hill against $513 in Downtown. A typical home is 728 square feet in Capitol Hill and 960 in Downtown, built around 1956 and 2009 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Capitol Hill: a median of 60 days on the market against 149 in Downtown. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.
| Measure | Capitol Hill | Downtown |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 57 | 53 |
| Median asking price | $260,000 | $500,000 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $159,000 | $75,000 |
| Dearest home for sale | $1,150,000 | $6,250,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $359 | $513 |
| Median days on market | 60 | 149 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 728 | 960 |
| Median bedrooms | 1 | 1 |
| Typical year built | 1956 | 2009 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 94 | 60 |
| Median sold price | $309,125 | $498,500 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | Dora Moore | Greenlee |
| Middle | Morey | Kepner |
| High school | East | West |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Transit | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Biking | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Quiet | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Calm streets | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Getting around | 9/10 | 9/10 |
The darker figure in each row is the lower price, the shorter wait, the bigger number or the higher score — which of those is good news depends entirely on whether you are buying or selling, and on what you want from a street.
Capitol Hill is Denver's vibrant, historic urban neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of Victorian homes, independent shops, galleries, and restaurants. Located just east of downtown, it's a hub for arts and culture with active street life, diverse demographics, and a strong sense of community. The tree-lined streets and walkable blocks make it feel distinct from surrounding areas.
Downtown Denver is the urban core of Colorado's capital, featuring a vibrant mix of historic buildings, modern high-rises, and lively street life. The 16th Street Mall and surrounding blocks host retail, dining, and entertainment venues, while the nearby South Platte River and parks offer outdoor access. Arts and culture thrive here, with galleries, theaters, and museums within walking distance.
Downtown is more expensive. The median asking price is $500,000 in Downtown against $260,000 in Capitol Hill. By price per square foot they run $359 in Capitol Hill and $513 in Downtown, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 728 square feet in Capitol Hill and 960 square feet in Downtown, both with a median of 1 bedrooms.
Going by the homes on the market today, Capitol Hill is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1956, against 2009 in Downtown.
Homes for sale in Capitol Hill have been listed a median of 60 days, against 149 days in Downtown. Over the last twelve months 94 homes sold in Capitol Hill and 60 in Downtown, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.
Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in Capitol Hill are most often assigned to Dora Moore Elementary, Morey Middle, East High School; in Downtown it is Greenlee Elementary, Kepner Middle, West High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.
Symbio rates Downtown 9 out of 10 for walkability, against 8 for Capitol Hill. On transit they score 7 and 9.
They are not a monthly snapshot. Both neighbourhoods are worked out from the live MLS feed every fifteen minutes and both sides are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always measured against each other rather than against different weeks. The exact moment is stamped at the foot of this page.
Both neighbourhoods come from the live MLS feed, worked out again every fifteen minutes, and both are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always comparable. Figures cover residential homes; rentals, land and commercial are excluded, as are fractional co-ownership shares, which are priced per share and would distort the medians. Sold figures cover the last twelve months. Schools shown are the ones the homes for sale today are assigned to and can change - check with the district before relying on them. Market data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
These figures were worked out from the live MLS feed at September 6, 2026 at 8:53 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.