Denver region cities and towns

Every incorporated city and town in the Denver region.

This directory follows the Denver Regional Council of Governments member region and lists 52 incorporated cities and towns. Unincorporated areas such as Inverness belong in the community directory.

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See where every Denver-region city fits.

Brown outlines show municipal boundaries published by Colorado DOLA. Pan or zoom, then select a boundary or city-center marker for details and the city guide. Verify current legal limits with the municipality.

Municipal boundaryCityTown
01
City · Jefferson & Adams counties

Arvada

Olde Town character, west-metro access, and varied suburban housing.

02
City · Arapahoe, Adams & Douglas counties

Aurora

A vast, diverse city where the exact corridor matters.

03
Town · Adams & Arapahoe counties

Bennett

Small-town character along the growing I-70 eastern corridor.

04
City · Gilpin County

Black Hawk

A historic mountain city shaped by gaming, tourism, and steep terrain.

05
City · Boulder County

Boulder

Research, startups, outdoor access, and a tightly constrained housing market.

06
Town · Arapahoe & Jefferson counties

Bow Mar

A small residential town centered on its lake and low-density setting.

07
City · Adams & Weld counties

Brighton

A growing county-seat city with agriculture, new neighborhoods, and DIA access.

08
City · City and County of Broomfield

Broomfield

A city-county between Denver and Boulder with strong regional access.

09
City · Douglas County

Castle Pines

Open space, rolling terrain, golf communities, and larger homes.

10
Town · Douglas County

Castle Rock

A fast-growing town with a recognizable downtown and extensive new development.

11
City · Arapahoe County

Centennial

Established suburbs, major employment access, and varied school boundaries.

12
City · Gilpin & Clear Creek counties

Central City

A compact historic mining city with gaming and mountain-road access.

13
City · Arapahoe County

Cherry Hills Village

Large lots, estate homes, equestrian roots, and a low-density setting.

14
Town · Arapahoe County

Columbine Valley

A small residential town organized around golf and quiet streets.

15
City · Adams County

Commerce City

Industry, airport access, established neighborhoods, and major new communities.

16
City · Weld County

Dacono

A compact north-metro city in the growing Carbon Valley corridor.

17
Town · Arapahoe County

Deer Trail

A rural plains town far beyond the metro's urban core.

18
City · City and County of Denver

Denver

The region's urban center, with neighborhoods that differ block by block.

19
City · Jefferson County

Edgewater

A small city beside Sloan's Lake with quick access to west Denver.

20
Town · Clear Creek County

Empire

A small mountain town on the US 40 route toward Berthoud Pass.

21
City · Arapahoe County

Englewood

Established housing, light rail, medical employment, and South Broadway access.

22
Town · Boulder & Weld counties

Erie

Rapid growth, new neighborhoods, and a location between major job centers.

23
City · Adams County

Federal Heights

A compact city with direct access to major north-metro corridors.

24
Town · Weld County

Firestone

Newer neighborhoods and Front Range views in the Carbon Valley area.

25
Town · Arapahoe County

Foxfield

A very small residential town with larger lots and equestrian character.

26
Town · Weld County

Frederick

A growing Carbon Valley town with a mix of established and new housing.

27
Town · Clear Creek County

Georgetown

Victorian history, I-70 access, tourism, and high-country weather.

28
City · Arapahoe County

Glendale

A compact enclave known for dining, rugby, apartments, and central access.

29
City · Jefferson County

Golden

A historic foothill city with outdoor access, tourism, and university influence.

30
City · Arapahoe County

Greenwood Village

Large lots, executive housing, and Denver Tech Center access.

31
City · Clear Creek County

Idaho Springs

An I-70 mountain city with mining history, tourism, and outdoor access.

32
City · Boulder County

Lafayette

A community-oriented city connecting Boulder County jobs and Front Range living.

33
City · Jefferson County

Lakewood

A large west-metro city spanning urban corridors, foothill access, and varied housing.

34
Town · Douglas County

Larkspur

A small wooded town between Denver and Colorado Springs.

35
City · Arapahoe, Douglas & Jefferson counties

Littleton

Historic downtown, light rail, mature neighborhoods, and multi-county boundaries.

36
Town · Weld & Adams counties

Lochbuie

A small growing town near Brighton and the I-76 corridor.

37
City · Douglas County

Lone Tree

Major retail, medical employment, transit, and RidgeGate growth.

38
City · Boulder & Weld counties

Longmont

A substantial city with technology, manufacturing, agriculture, and its own downtown.

39
City · Boulder County

Louisville

A walkable downtown, Boulder access, and ongoing Marshall Fire recovery.

40
Town · Boulder County

Lyons

A small arts-and-outdoors gateway at the entrance to the foothills.

41
Town · Weld County

Mead

A growing town with newer housing and regional highway access.

42
Town · Jefferson County

Morrison

A tiny historic town best known for Red Rocks and foothill access.

43
Town · Jefferson County

Mountain View

A very small residential municipality surrounded by the urban west metro.

44
Town · Boulder County

Nederland

A high-elevation mountain town with outdoor culture and winter access considerations.

45
City · Adams & Weld counties

Northglenn

An established suburban city with I-25 access and practical housing choices.

46
Town · Douglas County

Parker

A large suburban town with a lively center, trails, and extensive new development.

47
City · Arapahoe County

Sheridan

A compact city on the South Platte with quick access to central and south Denver.

48
Town · Clear Creek County

Silver Plume

A tiny historic mountain town beside I-70 at high elevation.

49
Town · Boulder & Jefferson counties

Superior

A compact foothills community between Boulder and Denver.

50
City · Adams & Weld counties

Thornton

A large north-metro city with established neighborhoods and major growth areas.

51
City · Adams & Jefferson counties

Westminster

A two-county city with retail corridors, transit, and changing town centers.

52
City · Jefferson County

Wheat Ridge

Mature neighborhoods, local businesses, and fast access to Denver and the foothills.

At a glance

Cities, counties & public school districts

City, mailing, county, and school-district boundaries do not always match. Where a district is not summarized, verify the property address with the official boundary tool.

CityCountyPublic school district
ArvadaJefferson & Adams countiesJeffco Public Schools
AuroraArapahoe, Adams & Douglas countiesAurora Public Schools · Cherry Creek Schools
BennettAdams & Arapahoe countiesVerify by property address
Black HawkGilpin CountyVerify by property address
BoulderBoulder CountyBoulder Valley School District
Bow MarArapahoe & Jefferson countiesVerify by property address
BrightonAdams & Weld countiesVerify by property address
BroomfieldCity and County of BroomfieldAdams 12 · Boulder Valley · St. Vrain Valley
Castle PinesDouglas CountyVerify by property address
Castle RockDouglas CountyDouglas County School District
CentennialArapahoe CountyCherry Creek Schools · Littleton Public Schools
Central CityGilpin & Clear Creek countiesVerify by property address
Cherry Hills VillageArapahoe CountyVerify by property address
Columbine ValleyArapahoe CountyVerify by property address
Commerce CityAdams CountyVerify by property address
DaconoWeld CountyVerify by property address
Deer TrailArapahoe CountyVerify by property address
DenverCity and County of DenverDenver Public Schools
EdgewaterJefferson CountyVerify by property address
EmpireClear Creek CountyVerify by property address
EnglewoodArapahoe CountyEnglewood Schools · Littleton Public Schools · Sheridan Schools
ErieBoulder & Weld countiesVerify by property address
Federal HeightsAdams CountyVerify by property address
FirestoneWeld CountyVerify by property address
FoxfieldArapahoe CountyVerify by property address
FrederickWeld CountyVerify by property address
GeorgetownClear Creek CountyVerify by property address
GlendaleArapahoe CountyVerify by property address
GoldenJefferson CountyJeffco Public Schools
Greenwood VillageArapahoe CountyCherry Creek Schools
Idaho SpringsClear Creek CountyVerify by property address
LafayetteBoulder CountyVerify by property address
LakewoodJefferson CountyJeffco Public Schools
LarkspurDouglas CountyVerify by property address
LittletonArapahoe, Douglas & Jefferson countiesLittleton Public Schools · Jeffco · Douglas County
LochbuieWeld & Adams countiesVerify by property address
Lone TreeDouglas CountyVerify by property address
LongmontBoulder & Weld countiesVerify by property address
LouisvilleBoulder CountyVerify by property address
LyonsBoulder CountyVerify by property address
MeadWeld CountyVerify by property address
MorrisonJefferson CountyVerify by property address
Mountain ViewJefferson CountyVerify by property address
NederlandBoulder CountyVerify by property address
NorthglennAdams & Weld countiesAdams 12 Five Star Schools
ParkerDouglas CountyDouglas County School District
SheridanArapahoe CountyVerify by property address
Silver PlumeClear Creek CountyVerify by property address
SuperiorBoulder & Jefferson countiesBoulder Valley School District
ThorntonAdams & Weld countiesAdams 12 · Mapleton · Brighton 27J
WestminsterAdams & Jefferson countiesWestminster Public Schools · Jeffco · Adams 12
Wheat RidgeJefferson CountyJeffco Public Schools

Note: This directory supports regional comparison and is not an enrollment guarantee.

Regional scope follows DRCOG's current member-government directory.

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