Denver metro, CO relocation guide
Moving to Fairplay, CO
About Fairplay
Fairplay (population 724 in 2020) is the Park County seat, about 60 miles southwest of downtown Denver on US-285. Founded in 1859 during the Pike's Peak gold rush, it sits at 9,953 feet in South Park — the vast high valley that inspired the TV show's name. South Park City, an open-air museum of 40+ relocated 1860s buildings, anchors the town, and the surrounding Mosquito Range offers fourteener access.
Home prices in Fairplay
The median list in Fairplay is $664,750.
Top places in Fairplay
- South Park City — the open-air museum of 1860s buildings (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Front Street's shops and restaurants (shown in the Commons photos below).
- The Mosquito Range and fourteener trailheads.
- South Park's vast high-valley views.
- Nearby Alma and the London Mine area (north).
Commuting from Fairplay
- Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~1 hr 15 min–1 hr 30 min (approximate; via US-285; longer with winter weather).
- No transit; mountain driving required.
Schools in Fairplay
Public schools: Park County School District RE-2. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Fairplay FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fairplay, CO?
The median list in Fairplay is $664,750. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Fairplay, CO?
Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~1 hr 15 min–1 hr 30 min (approximate; via US-285; longer with winter weather). - Which school district serves Fairplay, CO?
Fairplay is served by Park County School District RE-2. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.