Denver metro, CO relocation guide
Moving to Superior, CO
$775,000Median list
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About Superior
Superior (population 13,094 in 2020) is a small town in Boulder and Jefferson counties, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Denver between Boulder and Broomfield. Founded in the 1890s as a coal-mining town, it grew slowly until the 1990s, when the Rock Creek and newer subdivisions transformed it into a bedroom community with Boulder Valley schools. The town's coal-mining heritage survives in Original Town Superior, and the December 2021 Marshall Fire destroyed hundreds of homes — a recovery still shaping the community.
Home prices in Superior
The median list in Superior is $775,000.
Top places in Superior
- Rock Creek subdivision and overlook (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Original Town Superior — historic coal-town core.
- Coalton Trailhead and the town's open-space trails.
- Superior Community Center and the new civic campus.
- Superior Marketplace and Downtown Superior developments.
- Marshall Fire memorial and rebuilt neighborhoods.
Commuting from Superior
- Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; via US-36; longer with traffic).
- RTD bus and Park-n-Ride connections; nearest Flatiron Flyer service via Broomfield.
Superior FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Superior, CO?
The median list in Superior is $775,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Superior, CO?
Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; via US-36; longer with traffic).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.