Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRuby Hill and Skyland are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 8 homes for sale in Ruby Hill and 8 in Skyland as this page loaded. Skyland is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $652,500 against $467,450 in Ruby Hill, about 40% higher. By the foot it is $327 in Ruby Hill against $458 in Skyland. A typical home is 1,546 square feet in Ruby Hill and 1,618 in Skyland, built around 1954 and 1946 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Ruby Hill: a median of 44 days on the market against 51 in Skyland. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.
| Measure | Ruby Hill | Skyland |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 8 | 8 |
| Median asking price | $467,450 | $652,500 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $330,000 | $450,000 |
| Dearest home for sale | $510,000 | $998,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $327 | $458 |
| Median days on market | 44 | 51 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 1,546 | 1,618 |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 3 |
| Typical year built | 1954 | 1946 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 37 | 21 |
| Median sold price | $435,000 | $599,999 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | Godsman | Columbine |
| Middle | Strive Federal | Denver Discovery |
| High school | Abraham Lincoln | East |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Transit | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Biking | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Quiet | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Calm streets | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Getting around | 7/10 | 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.
Ruby Hill is an established residential neighborhood in south Denver, known for its tree-lined streets and mix of mid-century and newer homes. The area offers a quieter, family-friendly atmosphere while remaining accessible to major shopping, dining, and employment centers along South Colorado Boulevard and nearby corridors.
Skyland is a northwest Denver neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and relaxed residential character. Located near I-25 and 38th Avenue, it offers convenient access to downtown and major employment centers while maintaining a quieter, family-oriented feel. Local shopping and dining options cluster along nearby corridors, with parks and green space providing outdoor recreation.
Skyland is more expensive. The median asking price is $652,500 in Skyland against $467,450 in Ruby Hill. By price per square foot they run $327 in Ruby Hill and $458 in Skyland, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 1,546 square feet in Ruby Hill and 1,618 square feet in Skyland, both with a median of 3 bedrooms.
Going by the homes on the market today, Skyland is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1946, against 1954 in Ruby Hill.
Homes for sale in Ruby Hill have been listed a median of 44 days, against 51 days in Skyland. Over the last twelve months 37 homes sold in Ruby Hill and 21 in Skyland, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.
Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in Ruby Hill are most often assigned to Godsman Elementary, Strive Federal Middle, Abraham Lincoln High School; in Skyland it is Columbine Elementary, Denver Discovery Middle, East High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.
Symbio rates Ruby Hill 5 out of 10 for walkability, against 4 for Skyland. On transit they score 4 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 November 7, 2026 at 2:23 AM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.