Arapahoe County,Colorado
Why Buyers Choose Arapahoe County, CO
Parks & Recreation
Cherry Creek State Park combines a large reservoir with trails, camping, wildlife habitat and water recreation in the southeast Denver metro. For Arapahoe County, the broader recreation connection is Cherry Creek State Park, county open space and High Line Canal connections, combining those named destinations with the other park, trail, water or open-space access identified for this location.
Shopping & Dining
Southlands, DTC-area retail and Aurora/Centennial commercial centers are where the shopping and dining picture around Arapahoe County is concentrated. The businesses in these centers and corridors provide the area's restaurants, stores and routine services, making the named commercial district the practical place residents use for meals, errands and everyday purchases.
Employment & Economy
The Anschutz Medical Campus is one of Aurora's largest employment centers, bringing together hospitals, medical education, local information and health-care services. The employment picture for Arapahoe County also includes Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver Tech Center, Buckley Space Force Base and DIA corridor, linking the area with those specific employers and industries.
Education & Schools
Cherry Creek, Aurora, Littleton and other county public-school systems; CCA and ACC serve the education picture around Arapahoe County. Because more than one district or school system is connected with the area, the applicable public school can depend on the exact home address. Families can compare the named districts' campuses, programs, activities and services after confirming which boundary contains the property.
Culture & Entertainment
Culture around Arapahoe County is tied to Aurora cultural venues, county fairgrounds and Denver-metro arts access. These are the area's actual arts, heritage, entertainment or community-event connections, giving residents specific venues and traditions to experience and reflecting the history or identity of the surrounding place.
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- Population655,070 (2020 Census)
- County SeatLittleton
- Area Codes303, 720, 983
- Major Highways / InterstatesI-25; I-70; I-225; E-470; US 36
- Primary Airport(s)Denver International Airport (DEN); Centennial Airport (APA)
- Public / Regional TransportationRegional Transportation District (RTD)
- Higher EducationCommunity College of Aurora; Arapahoe Community College; University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus