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University Hills vs Hampden for commuters

Hampden scores 33.4 against University Hills at 32.6 for a commuter buyer. Safety is what separates them: 19.2 resident-affecting offences per 1,000 in Hampden, against 24.7 resident-affecting offences per 1,000 in University Hills. Hampden is weak on commute either way, better than only 16% of Denver.

University HillsHampdenPercentile against Denver
Fit score, commuter32.633.4
Residents574119857
Resident-affecting offences per 1,00024.719.2 45 and 66
Walkability index14.2114.83
Schools13
Schools per 1,000 residents0.170.15 40 and 32
Drive to downtown, minutes14.917.2 24 and 16

Questions

How safe is Hampden compared to University Hills?

Safer in Hampden, and not marginally: police recorded 19.2 resident-affecting offences per 1,000 residents there against 24.7 in University Hills.

What is the commute from Hampden to downtown Denver?

About 14.9 minutes by car from University Hills to Union Station, against 17.2 from Hampden.

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Last updated 2026-08-15.

Sources. Offenses: Denver Police Department, offences reported in the last 365 days. Walkability: EPA National Walkability Index. Population: EPA Smart Location Database. Schools: NCES Common Core of Data via Urban Institute. Commute: OSRM, driving time to Union Station.