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LoHi vs Sunnyside

LoHi and Sunnyside are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 50 homes for sale in LoHi and 49 in Sunnyside as this page loaded. LoHi is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $774,450 against $740,000 in Sunnyside, about 5% higher. By the foot it is $532 in LoHi against $425 in Sunnyside. A typical home is 1,196 square feet in LoHi and 1,696 in Sunnyside, built around 2012 and 1937 respectively. Homes are moving faster in LoHi: a median of 50 days on the market against 51 in Sunnyside. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.

Side by side

MeasureLoHiSunnyside
For sale today
Homes for sale5049
Median asking price$774,450$740,000
Cheapest home for sale$249,900$317,000
Dearest home for sale$2,598,000$1,995,000
Median price per sq ft$532$425
Median days on market5051
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)1,1961,696
Median bedrooms23
Typical year built20121937
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold81144
Median sold price$755,000$802,500
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtDenver 1Denver 1
ElementaryEdisonTrevista at Horace Mann
MiddleSkinnerSkinner
High schoolNorthNorth
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability8/107/10
Transit7/106/10
Biking8/107/10
Quiet5/106/10
Calm streets5/106/10
Getting around9/108/10

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.

LoHi

50
Homes for sale
$774,450
Median asking price
$532
Median per sq ft
50
Median days on market

Sunnyside

49
Homes for sale
$740,000
Median asking price
$425
Median per sq ft
51
Median days on market

What each one is like

LoHi

LoHi (Lower Highlands) is a vibrant, walkable neighborhood just north of downtown Denver with a mix of historic charm and modern development. Tree-lined streets, breweries, restaurants, and shops create a lively urban feel. The neighborhood attracts young professionals and families who value proximity to downtown, South Platte River access, and the rapidly evolving local food and entertainment scene.

Full LoHi guide

Sunnyside

Sunnyside is a vibrant, historic neighborhood in northwest Denver known for its tree-lined streets, vintage character, and strong community spirit. Located near I-25 and close to downtown, it offers convenient access to employment centers while maintaining a residential feel. The area features local shops, restaurants, and parks that serve as gathering spots for residents.

Full Sunnyside guide

Questions people ask

Is LoHi or Sunnyside more expensive?

LoHi is more expensive. The median asking price is $774,450 in LoHi against $740,000 in Sunnyside. By price per square foot they run $532 in LoHi and $425 in Sunnyside, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, LoHi or Sunnyside?

A typical home for sale is 1,196 square feet in LoHi and 1,696 square feet in Sunnyside, with a median of 2 and 3 bedrooms respectively.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Sunnyside is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1937, against 2012 in LoHi.

Which sells faster, LoHi or Sunnyside?

Homes for sale in LoHi have been listed a median of 50 days, against 51 days in Sunnyside. Over the last twelve months 81 homes sold in LoHi and 144 in Sunnyside, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve LoHi and Sunnyside?

Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in LoHi are most often assigned to Edison Elementary, Skinner Middle, North High School; in Sunnyside it is Trevista at Horace Mann Elementary, Skinner Middle, North High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, LoHi or Sunnyside?

Symbio rates LoHi 8 out of 10 for walkability, against 7 for Sunnyside. On transit they score 7 and 6.

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.

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.