Littleton Homes For Sale

Recently, Littleton was ranked second as the Best Small City in America. There are plenty of reasons why the seat of Arapahoe County and the home rule municipality of Douglas, Arapahoe, and Jefferson Counties has been awarded this honor.

Littleton community members are close enough to Denver to enjoy the excitement of the state’s capital, but far enough away to be part of an engaging and friendly town. Littleton is an evolving city with a growing population. During the 2010 census, Littleton had 41,737 residents. While today the population has reached a high of 46,340 community members. Residents are flocking to this beautiful area. The Regional Transport District’s light rail system operates two stations in Littleton which brings residents to Denver within a 30-minute commute.

Over 60 percent of residents own their home. The average home value is between $275,000 and $415,00 depending upon which of the eleven neighborhoods the property is located within. Littleton’s City Council is dedicated to providing residents with top-notch amenities like a vibrant senior center, environmental protections, and the click and fix program which allows residents to notify the council of necessary repairs throughout the city with their mobile phones.

Littleton Public Schools, also known as the Arapahoe County School District No. 6 (or LPS) manages 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools, 2 charter schools, 2 alternative programs, and a preschool. The Arapahoe County School District is the only school district in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood County Metropolitan Statistical Area to be accredited with distinction by the Colorado Department of Education. In fact, LPS is one of a few districts to maintain this distinction since the school’s opening.

U.S. News Magazine awarded all three Littleton Public High Schools as the Best High Schools in the nation. Newsweek honored LPS as the Top High School in America, and 528 Magazine noted Littleton’s high schools as the best in Denver. In 2013, Security Magazine ranked the Arapahoe County School District No. 6 as the 11th best in security for public schools in the United States.

The town has the highest graduation rate in the Denver Metropolitan Area, and the lowest dropout rate. Littleton, Colorado has one of the most highly educated communities in the country. 45.53 percent of all community members over the age of 25 possess a bachelor’s degree.

The town of Littleton has 59 parks and open spaces which are part of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Neighborhoods like Carriage Club Estates and Heritage Hills offer locals circular, nature trails and parks. The proximity to the Rockies makes for an easy day trip for the hiking enthusiasts among Littleton residents. The surrounding natural beauty, friendly residents, and exceptional schools make Littleton a great place to live.

In January, the average weather in Littleton has a median high of 43.8 degrees and an average low of 15 degrees which provide skiers and snowboarders lots of opportunities to enjoy the powdery snow. In June, the median high temperature is 80.3 degrees, while the average low temperature is 52.6 degrees making Littleton an ideal place to work up a sweat.

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