Denver metro, CO relocation guide
Moving to Simla, CO
$335,000Median list
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About Simla
Simla (population 601 in 2020) is an Elbert County town about 50 miles southeast of downtown Denver on US-24. Founded in the 1880s as a railroad town, it is a quiet plains community of farms and ranches — one of the metro's smallest eastern towns. Wide-open space, big skies, and a genuinely rural pace define it.
Home prices in Simla
The median list in Simla is $335,000.
Top places in Simla
- The town's historic Main Street.
- Surrounding farmland and ranchland.
- Big Sandy Creek.
- Plains wildlife and wide-open skies.
- The US-24 corridor.
Commuting from Simla
- Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~55–70 minutes (approximate; via US-24/I-70; longer with weather).
- No transit.
Schools in Simla
Public schools: Big Sandy School District 100J. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Simla FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Simla, CO?
The median list in Simla is $335,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Simla, CO?
Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~55–70 minutes (approximate; via US-24/I-70; longer with weather). - Which school district serves Simla, CO?
Simla is served by Big Sandy School District 100J. 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.