Denver metro, CO relocation guide
Moving to Deer Trail, CO
$399,000Median list
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About Deer Trail
Deer Trail (population 1,068 in 2020) is an Arapahoe County town about 50 miles east of downtown Denver on I-70. Founded in 1875 as a railroad town, it is known as the home of the world's first rodeo (1869) and as a stop on Theodore Roosevelt's 1903 western tour. A quiet plains community of farms and ranches, it offers wide-open space and small-town life on the eastern plains.
Home prices in Deer Trail
The median list in Deer Trail is $399,000.
Top places in Deer Trail
- The world's-first-rodeo heritage (1869).
- The town's historic Main Street (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Surrounding farms, ranches, and open plains.
- Nearby plains wildlife and birding.
- The town's historic grain elevators.
- Nearby Kiowa Creek and the plains landscape.
Commuting from Deer Trail
- Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~50–65 minutes (approximate; via I-70; longer with weather).
- No transit.
Schools in Deer Trail
Public schools: Deer Trail School District 26J. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Deer Trail FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Deer Trail, CO?
The median list in Deer Trail is $399,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Deer Trail, CO?
Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~50–65 minutes (approximate; via I-70; longer with weather). - Which school district serves Deer Trail, CO?
Deer Trail is served by Deer Trail School District 26J. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.