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Wheat Ridge

The City of Wheat Ridge traces its foundation to 1859. Starting out as a farming community that once provided supplies to Denver and surrounding towns, the city has since become one of the most dynamic communities in Jefferson County.

Wheat Ridge has become an increasingly attractive option for homebuyers in the region. Drawing its name from the wheat that was harvested from its fertile lands, the City of Wheat Ridge is still very much in touch with its agricultural roots.

An aerial image of a wooded residential neighborhood during the day.

Wheat Ridge Real Estate Statistics

Average Price	$639K
Lowest Price	$1.4K
Highest Price	$2.4M
Total Listings	201
Avg. Price/SQFT	$335

Property Types (active listings)

Community & Schools

The climate in Wheat Ridge is fantastic—around 300 days of sunny weather perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and biking. Wheat Ridge is a great place to enjoy the weather with several parks in the area like Prospect Park, Anderson Park, Creek Side Park, and many more. There are many shopping and dining destinations in the city like Wheat Ridge Marketplace located in the center of the neighborhood. Applewood Golf Course is just west of the community and is a short drive if you move into the area.

Wheat Ridge Schools

The Jefferson County School District serves over 80,000 students in 166 schools across Jefferson County. You also have the option of transferring schools with the SchoolChoice program. Use the tool here from GreatSchools.com to review ratings from Jefferson County schools.