Denver metro, CO relocation guide
Moving to Morrison, CO
About Morrison
Morrison (population 396 in 2020) is a tiny historic town in Jefferson County, about 15 miles southwest of downtown Denver at the mouth of Bear Creek Canyon. Founded in 1874 and named for developer George Morrison, it is best known as the gateway to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre — the world-famous concert venue carved between 300-foot red sandstone monoliths, with a Morrison mailing address. Dinosaur Ridge's fossil tracks and the town's preserved 19th-century main street (on the Lariat Loop byway) complete the picture. Tiny as it is, Morrison punches far above its weight as a tourist destination.
Home prices in Morrison
The median list in Morrison is $786,500.
Top places in Morrison
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre — the iconic open-air concert venue between the red rocks (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Downtown Morrison — preserved 19th-century main street on the Lariat Loop (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Dinosaur Ridge — dinosaur tracks, fossils, and the visitor center.
- Red Rocks Trail and the Trading Post Trail.
- Bear Creek Canyon and the Morrison Slide.
- The Fort and other historic Morrison eateries.
Commuting from Morrison
- Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; via US-285/I-70; longer with traffic).
- No RTD rail; bus connections via the foothills corridors.
Morrison FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Morrison, CO?
The median list in Morrison is $786,500. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Morrison, CO?
Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; via US-285/I-70; longer with traffic).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.