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Capitol Hill vs LoDo

Capitol Hill and LoDo are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 64 homes for sale in Capitol Hill and 56 in LoDo as this page loaded. LoDo is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $680,000 against $267,500 in Capitol Hill, about 154% higher. By the foot it is $349 in Capitol Hill against $471 in LoDo. A typical home is 759 square feet in Capitol Hill and 1,392 in LoDo, built around 1959 and 1981 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Capitol Hill: a median of 66 days on the market against 76 in LoDo. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.

Side by side

MeasureCapitol HillLoDo
For sale today
Homes for sale6456
Median asking price$267,500$680,000
Cheapest home for sale$159,000$330,000
Dearest home for sale$1,375,000$4,300,000
Median price per sq ft$349$471
Median days on market6676
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)7591,392
Median bedrooms12
Typical year built19591981
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold9746
Median sold price$317,000$735,000
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtDenver 1Denver 1
ElementaryDora MooreGreenlee
MiddleMoreyStrive Westwood
High schoolEastWest
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability8/109/10
Transit7/109/10
Biking8/108/10
Quiet5/104/10
Calm streets5/103/10
Getting around9/109/10

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

64
Homes for sale
$267,500
Median asking price
$349
Median per sq ft
66
Median days on market

LoDo

56
Homes for sale
$680,000
Median asking price
$471
Median per sq ft
76
Median days on market

What each one is like

Capitol Hill

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.

Full Capitol Hill guide

LoDo

LoDo (Lower Downtown) is Denver's historic warehouse district transformed into a vibrant urban neighborhood. Brick lofts, galleries, breweries, and restaurants line pedestrian-friendly streets anchored by Union Station and the South Platte River. It's the city's cultural and nightlife hub with walkable access to Coors Field, the Ballpark, and downtown core.

Full LoDo guide

Questions people ask

Is Capitol Hill or LoDo more expensive?

LoDo is more expensive. The median asking price is $680,000 in LoDo against $267,500 in Capitol Hill. By price per square foot they run $349 in Capitol Hill and $471 in LoDo, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Capitol Hill or LoDo?

A typical home for sale is 759 square feet in Capitol Hill and 1,392 square feet in LoDo, with a median of 1 and 2 bedrooms respectively.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Capitol Hill is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1959, against 1981 in LoDo.

Which sells faster, Capitol Hill or LoDo?

Homes for sale in Capitol Hill have been listed a median of 66 days, against 76 days in LoDo. Over the last twelve months 97 homes sold in Capitol Hill and 46 in LoDo, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Capitol Hill and LoDo?

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 LoDo it is Greenlee Elementary, Strive Westwood Middle, West High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, Capitol Hill or LoDo?

Symbio rates LoDo 9 out of 10 for walkability, against 8 for Capitol Hill. On transit they score 7 and 9.

How current are these figures?

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.

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Look at either one on its own

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.

Common questions, answered with live Colorado numbers

These figures were worked out from the live MLS feed at October 27, 2026 at 2:38 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.