Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingHighlands and Rosedale are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 17 homes for sale in Highlands and 17 in Rosedale as this page loaded. Highlands is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $975,000 against $774,900 in Rosedale, about 26% higher. By the foot it is $476 in Highlands against $459 in Rosedale. A typical home is 1,988 square feet in Highlands and 1,799 in Rosedale, built around 1996 and 2026 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Rosedale: a median of 74 days on the market against 76 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 | Rosedale |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 17 | 17 |
| Median asking price | $975,000 | $774,900 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $532,000 | $299,000 |
| Dearest home for sale | $2,250,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $476 | $459 |
| Median days on market | 76 | 74 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 1,988 | 1,799 |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 3 |
| Typical year built | 1996 | 2026 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 61 | 30 |
| Median sold price | $870,000 | $765,000 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | Edison | Asbury |
| Middle | Skinner | Grant |
| High school | North | South |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Transit | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Biking | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Quiet | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Calm streets | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Getting around | 9/10 | 7/10 |
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.
Rosedale is a residential neighborhood in north-central Denver, characterized by tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and a quiet, established community feel. The area sits conveniently between downtown Denver and the northern suburbs, offering straightforward access to major corridors while maintaining a neighborhood-focused atmosphere with local parks and schools.
Highlands is more expensive. The median asking price is $975,000 in Highlands against $774,900 in Rosedale. By price per square foot they run $476 in Highlands and $459 in Rosedale, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 1,988 square feet in Highlands and 1,799 square feet in Rosedale, both with a median of 3 bedrooms.
Going by the homes on the market today, Highlands is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1996, against 2026 in Rosedale.
Homes for sale in Rosedale have been listed a median of 74 days, against 76 days in Highlands. Over the last twelve months 61 homes sold in Highlands and 30 in Rosedale, 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 Rosedale it is Asbury Elementary, Grant Middle, South 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 5 for Rosedale. On transit they score 6 and 6.
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 8, 2026 at 9:53 AM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.