Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingHighlands and Montclair are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 11 homes for sale in Highlands and 13 in Montclair as this page loaded. Highlands is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $875,000 against $659,900 in Montclair, about 33% higher. By the foot it is $425 in Highlands against $416 in Montclair. A typical home is 1,644 square feet in Highlands and 1,707 in Montclair, built around 2010 and 1948 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Montclair: a median of 43 days on the market against 79 in Highlands. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.
| Measure | Highlands | Montclair |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 11 | 13 |
| Median asking price | $875,000 | $659,900 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $429,900 | $349,900 |
| Dearest home for sale | $1,249,999 | $2,280,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $425 | $416 |
| Median days on market | 79 | 43 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 1,644 | 1,707 |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 3 |
| Typical year built | 2010 | 1948 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 55 | 61 |
| Median sold price | $897,000 | $665,000 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | Edison | Montclair |
| Middle | Skinner | Hill |
| High school | North | George Washington |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Transit | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Biking | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Quiet | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Calm streets | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Getting around | 9/10 | 8/10 |
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.
The Highlands is one of Denver's most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods, centered around Highland Street and West 32nd Avenue. Known for its eclectic mix of restored historic homes, trendy restaurants, breweries, and independent shops, the area attracts young professionals and families seeking urban convenience with neighborhood charm.
Montclair is a desirable residential neighborhood in southeast Denver, known for tree-lined streets, well-maintained single-family homes, and a strong sense of community. The area offers easy access to shopping, dining, and parks while maintaining a quieter, more suburban feel compared to central Denver.
Highlands is more expensive. The median asking price is $875,000 in Highlands against $659,900 in Montclair. By price per square foot they run $425 in Highlands and $416 in Montclair, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 1,644 square feet in Highlands and 1,707 square feet in Montclair, both with a median of 3 bedrooms.
Going by the homes on the market today, Montclair is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1948, against 2010 in Highlands.
Homes for sale in Montclair have been listed a median of 43 days, against 79 days in Highlands. Over the last twelve months 55 homes sold in Highlands and 61 in Montclair, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.
Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in Highlands are most often assigned to Edison Elementary, Skinner Middle, North High School; in Montclair it is Montclair Elementary, Hill Middle, George Washington High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.
Symbio rates Highlands 8 out of 10 for walkability, against 6 for Montclair. On transit they score 6 and 5.
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 October 30, 2026 at 11:53 AM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.