Denver metro, CO relocation guide
Moving to Northglenn, CO
$485,000Median list
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About Northglenn
Northglenn (population 38,991 in 2020) is a north-metro suburb in Adams and Weld counties, about 10 miles north of downtown Denver. Founded in 1959 as a master-planned community by developer Jordon Perlmutter — named for Glenn Mabey, son of an early landowner — it incorporated in 1969. The city centers on E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park with Webster Lake, hosts the Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation's summer concert series, and is known for the striking 1964 St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, a neo-Expressionist landmark on the National Register.
Home prices in Northglenn
The median list in Northglenn is $485,000.
Top places in Northglenn
- E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park and Webster Lake — the city's central park with lake, trails, and concerts.
- Northglenn Recreation Center, Senior Center, and Theatre.
- The Northglenn Marketplace and Washington Street corridor.
- Northwest Open Space and the city's trail network.
- RTD Park-n-Ride transit hub (shown in the Commons photo below).
- City Hall and the Northglenn civic campus (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Northglenn
- Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; via I-25; longer with traffic).
- RTD N Line commuter rail: Northglenn/112th station to Union Station in approximately 25–35 minutes (approximate).
Northglenn FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Northglenn, CO?
The median list in Northglenn is $485,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Northglenn, CO?
Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; via I-25; longer with traffic).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.