Moving to Black Hawk, CO

About Black Hawk

Black Hawk (population 127 in 2020) is a tiny Gilpin County city about 35 miles west of downtown Denver, adjacent to Central City. Founded in 1859 around the Black Hawk point of the Gregory Lode, it became Colorado's casino capital after limited-stakes gaming was legalized in 1990 — its Main Street (shown in the historic Commons photos below) is now lined with casinos. The city is one of the metro's smallest municipalities.

Home prices in Black Hawk

The median list in Black Hawk is $665,000.

Top places in Black Hawk

• Main Street casinos — the city's gaming corridor (historic views shown in the Commons photos below).
• The Lace House and 1860s Main Street architecture.
• Nearby Central City Opera House and Hidee Gold Mine.
• The Central City Parkway and mountain access.
• Gilpin History Museum (nearby in Central City).
• Gregory Diggings historic mining sites.

Commuting from Black Hawk

• Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~40–55 minutes (approximate; via I-70/Central City Parkway; longer with traffic or winter weather).
• No transit; mountain driving required.

Schools in Black Hawk

Public schools: Gilpin County School District RE-1. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Black Hawk FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Black Hawk, CO?
  The median list in Black Hawk is $665,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Black Hawk, CO?
  Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~40–55 minutes (approximate; via I-70/Central City Parkway; longer with traffic or winter weather).
• Which school district serves Black Hawk, CO?
  Black Hawk is served by Gilpin County School District RE-1. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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