Denver metro, CO relocation guide
Moving to Centennial, CO
About Centennial
Centennial (population 108,418 in 2020) is a large southeast-metro city in Arapahoe County, incorporated in 2001 from unincorporated neighborhoods — briefly the largest city in U.S. history to incorporate at birth. It has no traditional downtown; instead it is a well-kept suburban community of planned neighborhoods, office parks along the I-25 corridor, and extensive trails. Centennial Center Park anchors the city's recreation, and Cherry Creek State Park's reservoir and trails sit just to its northeast. Residents feed into the highly rated Cherry Creek and Littleton school districts.
Home prices in Centennial
The median list in Centennial is $619,950.
Top places in Centennial
- Cherry Creek State Park — 4,200-acre park with reservoir boating, swim beach, trails, and a dog off-leash area on Centennial's edge (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Centennial Center Park — the city's flagship park with amphitheater, splash pad, and panoramic views.
- The Streets at SouthGlenn — open-air shopping and dining district.
- High Line Canal Trail — 71-mile regional trail passing through Centennial neighborhoods.
- Piney Creek Hollow Park and trails.
- Centennial Civic Center area and farmers' market.
- DeKoevend Park and the city's 100+ miles of trails.
Commuting from Centennial
- Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; via I-25; longer with traffic).
- RTD E and F Lines light rail: Dry Creek and Arapahoe at Village Center stations to downtown Denver in approximately 30–40 minutes (approximate).
Centennial FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Centennial, CO?
The median list in Centennial is $619,950. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Centennial, CO?
Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; via I-25; longer with traffic).
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Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.