Our family-friendly communities enjoy easy access to the city, as well as the Rocky Mountains, numerous parks, trails, cultural activities, and excellent schools. Residents are vested in their communities and avid consumers of local news.
Our publications span eight counties along Colorado’s majestic Front Range—Weld, Adams, Jeffco, Clear Creek, Douglas, Elbert, Arapahoe and Denver. These vibrant communities surround Denver, which U.S. News & World Report named one of the best places to live in America. Click on the arrows below to learn more.
North region
BRIGHTON
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County: Adams
Median Household Income: $79,280
Median Home Value: $366,200
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 22.4%
Median Age: 34.5
Community Note: Brighton is the seat of Adams County and is located 20 minutes north of downtown Denver and 30 minutes from Boulder. The city has a diverse population and a strong workforce. Local industry clusters include energy, healthcare, retail, hospitality, higher education, agriculture and manufacturing.
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Communities Served: Brighton, Adams County
Year Newspaper Established: 1902
COMMERCE CITY
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County: Adams
Median Household Income: $87,354
Median Home Value: $364,600
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 25.2%
Median Age: 32.9
Community Note: Commerce City is the 18th most populous municipality in Colorado. Commerce City is a mixed residential and industrial community known for an oil refinery with a capacity of 90,000 barrels per day operated by Suncor. It is home to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, a soccer stadium in Commerce City, which hosts the Major League Soccer team, the Colorado Rapids.
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Communities Served: Commerce City
Year Newspaper Established: 1979
FORT LUPTON
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County: Weld
Median Household Income: $68,295
Median Home Value: $306,100
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 13.3%
Median Age: 37
Community Note: Located in the middle of two major transportation corridors—US 85 and HIghway 52, Ft. Lupton enjoys easy access to the Front Rancge, Eastern Rocky Mountains and Denver International Airport.
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Communities Served: Fort Lupton, south Weld County
Year Newspaper Established: 1902
NORTHGLENN
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County: Adams
Median Household Income: $73,163
Median Home Value: $351,500
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 22.1%
Median Age: 33.8
Community Note: Northglenn features small neighborhoods with accessible schools, convenient shopping centers, parks, lakes, open spaces and outdoor recreation facilities.
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Communities Served: Northglenn, Thornton and Adams County
Year Newspaper Established: 1963
THORNTON
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County: Adams
Median Household Income: $93,873
Median Home Value: $449,200
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 31.6%
Median Age: 34.7
Community Note: Thornton features small neighborhoods with accessible schools, convenient shopping centers, parks, lakes, open spaces and outdoor recreation facilities.
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Communities Served: Northglenn, Thornton and Adams County
Year Newspaper Established: 1963
WESTMINSTER
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County: Adams
Median Household Income: $86,688
Median Home Value: $457,500
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 41.1%
Median Age: 36.4
Community Note: Westminster is a growing suburban community that offers a wide choice of housing, excellent schools, and public facilities. It has hundreds of recreational activities.
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Communities Served: Westminster, Adams County
Year Newspaper Established: 1945
EAST region
ELBERT COUNTY
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Median Household Income: $114,904
Median Home Value: $538,800
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 35.3%
Median Age: 46.2
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Year Newspaper Established: 2010
Communities Served: Elizabeth, Kiowa, Elbert County
PARKER
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County: Douglas
Median Household Income: $120,075
Median Home Value: $475,400
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 52.5%
Median Age: 35.6
Community Note: This fast-growing community with small-town and rural charm is expected to double in size again in 20 years.
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Communities Served: Parker, Douglas County
Year Newspaper Established: 2002
west region
ARVADA
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County: Jefferson
Median Household Income: $92,647
Median Home Value: $537,900
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 46.7%
Median Age: 39.7
Community Note: Located in the beautiful first-ring suburb of Denver, Arvada retains a small-town feel. Established in 1870, the city enjoys a rich history, quiet tree-lined neighborhoods and a robust mix of businesses.
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Communities Served: Arvada, Jefferson County
Year Newspaper Established: 2004
CLEAR CREEK COUNTY
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Median Household Income: $76,313
Median Home Value: $471,400
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 53.6%
Median Age: 49.5
Community Note: Located at the gateway to the Rockies, Clear Creek County benefits from a strong economy fueled by tourism, recreational activities, and easy access to Denver and the mountains.
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Communities Served: Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Floyd Hill and the I-70 corridor
Year Newspaper Established: 1973
EVERGREEN AND SURROUNDING AREAS
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County: Jefferson
Median Household Income: $133,488
Median Home Value: $571,300
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 69.1%
Median Age: 45.5
Community Note: Home to Evergreen Lake, the town of Evergreen is a delightful respite from the big city bustle. Abundant recreational activities, and easy access to Denver and the mountains.
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Communities Served: Evergreen, Conifer, Bailey and Pine
Year Newspaper Established: 1955
GOLDEN
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County: Jefferson
Median Household Income: $83,976
Median Home Value: $579,800
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 55.6%
Median Age: 34.7
Community Note: Golden is rich with culture, outdoor activities, scenic beauty, thriving businesses, and friendly people. It’s one of Colorado’s most historic communities.
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Communities Served: Golden, Jefferson County
Year Newspaper Established: 1866
JEFFERSON COUNTY
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Median Household Income: $94,549
Median Home Value: $548,200
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 49.3%
Median Age: 40.2
Community Note: Jefferson County and the cities of Lakewood, Wheat Ridge and Edgewater benefit from a diverse economy with a bustling cuture, ample recreational activities and easy access to Denver and the mountains.
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Communities Served: Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Jefferson County
Year Newspaper Established: 2020
south region
CASTLE PINES
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County: Douglas
Median Household Income: $186,976
Median Home Value: $688,100
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 70.8%
Median Age: 43.2
Community Note: Castle Pines residents enjoy a high standard of living. The city has a unique character by ensuring excellent infrastructure, safe neighborhoods, maximum citizen participation, and conscientious development that balances open space, and residential and commercial uses.
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Communities Served: Castle Pines, Douglas County
Year Newspaper Established: 2012
CASTLE ROCK
County: Douglas
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Median Household Income: $125,657
Median Home Value: $577,700
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 52%
Median Age: 35.6
Community Note: Castle Rock is a fast-growing city with small-town charm, good schools, shopping, community activities and great access to recreation.
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Communities Served: Castle Rock, Douglas County
Year Newspaper Established: 2002
CENTENNIAL
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County: Arapahoe
Median Household Income: $108,531
Median Home Value: $578,200
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 60.4%
Median Age: 41
Community Note: The City of Centennial was formed as an intentional community, founded through self-determination. Regularly recognized as one of the safest cities in Colorado, Centennial has something for everyone, offering open space, distinctive recreational activities, and advanced business opportunities.
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Communities Served: Centennial, Arapahoe County
Year Newspaper Established: 2001
DOUGLAS COUNTY
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Median Household Income: $94,549
Median Home Value: $548,200
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 49.3%
Median Age: 40.2
Community Note: Douglas County is the centerpiece of the Denver/Colorado Springs development corridor. With its combination of mountains, foothills and plains, it is a perfect blend of quality lifestyle and business environment. The county features more than 146,000 acres of recreational areas.
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Communities Served: Douglas County
Year Newspaper Established: 1950
ENGLEWOOD
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County: Arapahoe
Median Household Income: $72,193
Median Home Value: $409,800
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 44.4%
Median Age: 36.1
Community Note: Englewood is a proudly independent, full-service community with the third highest concentration of millennials in Colorado. Minutes from world class art and entertainment venues in downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountain foothills, Englewood is home to major medical and manufacturing facilities along with its own foodie, arts and startup communities centered in historic downtown Englewood and the Central Business District.
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Communities Served: Englewood, Arapahoe County
Year Newspaper Established: 1922
HIGHLANDS RANCH
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County: Douglas
Median Household Income: $137,241
Median Home Value: $629,200
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 63.3%
Median Age: 43.1
Community Note: Residents enjoy good schools, parks, recreation centers, low taxes and good access to Denver. It boasts high incomes and highly educated residents.
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Communities Served: Highlands Ranch, Douglas County
Year Newspaper Established: 1987
LITTLETON
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County: Arapahoe
Median Household Income: $82,997
Median Home Value: $471,900
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 55.4%
Median Age: 40.1
Community Note: Littleton is the county seat for Arapahoe County and has an authentic western downtown. Residents enjoy a family-friendly environment with good schools and access to many recreational activities. opportunities.
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Communities Served: Littleton, Arapahoe County
Year Newspaper Established: 1888
LONE TREE
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County: Douglas
Median Household Income: $113,653
Median Home Value: $691,300
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 69.6%
Median Age: 41.2
Community Note: Home to shopping, medical facilities and Charles Schwab, this fast-growing community is dynamic.
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Communities Served: Lone Tree, Douglas County
Year Newspaper Established: 2001
denver
CAPITOL HILL
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Median Household Income: $71,518
Median Home Value: $548,077
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 77.7%
Median Age: 34.4
Community Note: Capitol Hill (or “Cap Hill”) is considered Denver’s hipster area, with a bustling entertainment scene. The publication is directed at people who want to know what is going on in the bustling area.
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Communities Served: Denver Neighborhoods of Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park, Congress Park, Alamo Placita, City Park South, and Cherry Creek North
Year Newspaper Established: 1974
GREATER DENVER
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Median Household Income: $81,630
Median Home Value: $541,500
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 55%
Median Age: 35.1
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Communities Served: City and County of Denver.
Year Newspaper Established: 1927
WASHINGTON PARK
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Median Household Income: $107,790
Median Home Value: $542,722
Bachelors Degree or Higher: 68.4%
Median Age: 36.3
Community Note: This area of Denver, dubbed “Wash Park,” has a Rockwellian feel with lush landscaping, awning-covered storefronts and a family-friendly atmosphere. Upscale and one of the most desired areas to live in Denver.
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Communities Served: Residential neighborhoods of Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park, Congress Park, Alamo Placita, City Park South, and Cherry Creek North
Year Newspaper Established: 1974
All demographic data courtesy of the U.S. Census American Community Survey 2021 5-year, unless noted