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Hampden South vs Hiland Hills

Hampden South and Hiland Hills are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 7 homes for sale in Hampden South and 7 in Hiland Hills as this page loaded. Hampden South is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $325,000 against $259,900 in Hiland Hills, about 25% higher. By the foot it is $244 in Hampden South against $228 in Hiland Hills. A typical home is 1,563 square feet in Hampden South and 1,142 in Hiland Hills, built around 1978 and 1973 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Hampden South: a median of 83 days on the market against 131 in Hiland Hills. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.

Side by side

MeasureHampden SouthHiland Hills
For sale today
Homes for sale77
Median asking price$325,000$259,900
Cheapest home for sale$188,000$219,000
Dearest home for sale$730,000$264,900
Median price per sq ft$244$228
Median days on market83131
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)1,5631,142
Median bedrooms22
Typical year built19781973
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold123
Median sold price$340,000$272,000
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtDenver 1Denver 1
ElementarySamuelsDenver Green
MiddleHamiltonDenver Green
High schoolThomas JeffersonGeorge Washington
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability5/105/10
Transit4/104/10
Biking6/106/10
Quiet7/107/10
Calm streets7/107/10
Getting around7/108/10

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.

Hampden South

7
Homes for sale
$325,000
Median asking price
$244
Median per sq ft
83
Median days on market

Hiland Hills

7
Homes for sale
$259,900
Median asking price
$228
Median per sq ft
131
Median days on market

What each one is like

Hampden South

Hampden South is a residential neighborhood in south Denver characterized by tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and a quiet, established feel. The area offers convenient access to shopping and dining along nearby commercial corridors, with good proximity to major roadways like I-25 and Evans Avenue.

Full Hampden South guide

Hiland Hills

Hiland Hills is a quiet, residential neighborhood in northeast Denver known for its tree-lined streets and family-friendly atmosphere. Located near I-25 and Evans Avenue, it offers convenient access to shopping, dining, and employment centers while maintaining a peaceful, suburban feel. The area features modest single-family homes and is popular with families seeking affordability and community.

Full Hiland Hills guide

Questions people ask

Is Hampden South or Hiland Hills more expensive?

Hampden South is more expensive. The median asking price is $325,000 in Hampden South against $259,900 in Hiland Hills. By price per square foot they run $244 in Hampden South and $228 in Hiland Hills, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Hampden South or Hiland Hills?

A typical home for sale is 1,563 square feet in Hampden South and 1,142 square feet in Hiland Hills, both with a median of 2 bedrooms.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Hiland Hills is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1973, against 1978 in Hampden South.

Which sells faster, Hampden South or Hiland Hills?

Homes for sale in Hampden South have been listed a median of 83 days, against 131 days in Hiland Hills. Over the last twelve months 12 homes sold in Hampden South and 3 in Hiland Hills, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Hampden South and Hiland Hills?

Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in Hampden South are most often assigned to Samuels Elementary, Hamilton Middle, Thomas Jefferson High School; in Hiland Hills it is Denver Green Elementary, Denver Green Middle, George Washington High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, Hampden South or Hiland Hills?

Symbio rates both 5 out of 10 for walkability. On transit they score 4 and 4.

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 September 22, 2026 at 8:53 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.