Denver housing context
These U.S. Census Bureau estimates describe Denver city, Colorado during 2020–2024. They provide context for discussing a property; check the actual building, occupancy and ownership before defining work.
| Measure | Estimate | 90% margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| All housing units | 359,581 | ± 203 |
| Occupied housing units | 335,428 | ± 1,490 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 163,555 | ± 2,609 |
| Renter-occupied homes | 171,873 | ± 2,647 |
| One-unit detached homes | 145,528 | ± 2,310 |
| One-unit attached homes | 31,718 | ± 1,532 |
| Median year built | 1975 | ± 1 |
Housing units by construction period
| Year built | Units | 90% margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 13,804 | ± 1,032 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 57,962 | ± 1,701 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 39,257 | ± 1,527 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 22,085 | ± 1,566 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 26,917 | ± 1,444 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 42,178 | ± 1,709 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 34,130 | ± 1,295 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 44,090 | ± 1,526 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 18,291 | ± 1,026 |
| 1939 or earlier | 60,867 | ± 1,670 |
Source tables: Housing totals · Tenure · Building types · Year built · Median year built. Survey estimates and their margins of error are shown as published; these are not October 2026 counts. The separate population reference uses Census Vintage 2025.
For a rented home, confirm who can authorize alterations. In a shared building, ask about access and work rules. A citywide construction period does not establish the age, condition or safety requirements of an individual home; check the property records and the specific project.
Choose the work you need to plan
Use the project guides to identify the work, then check listings against the property’s city and state. A guide link does not mean a provider is available for every task or address.
Furniture Assembly
View task guide and location listingsDoor and Window Repair
Choose a project guideDrywall Repair
View task guide and location listingsFixture Installation
Choose a project guideCaulking and Sealing
View task guide and location listingsAssembly and Outdoor Equipment
Choose a project guideInterior Painting
View task guide and location listingsGeneral Home Repairs
Choose a project guideOther cities in Colorado
Select the city of the actual property; these links do not establish provider coverage between cities.
Denver repair planning: local decisions
Check the Denver landmark map for the exact property
Denver’s Landmark Preservation design-review page links an interactive property map for individual landmarks and historic districts. It also separates resources for egress windows, window and door replacement, fences and site work, roofing and other project types. Start with the property and the matching feature, then ask staff how the guidance applies to the proposed scope.
Do not use the housing-age table below as a designation lookup. It describes a citywide survey estimate, not the status of your building. Save the address and any designation information confirmed for the property with the project notes. A nearby landmark or a familiar neighborhood label does not answer the same question.
Use the resource that matches the exterior feature
For a basement-window proposal, state whether the opening remains its present size or is being enlarged, and whether surrounding ground, a well or interior finish would change. Photograph the full outside area and the inside opening, with dimensions. Those observations let you ask a more useful question than whether window work generally counts as a small repair.
Use the city’s project-specific resource to frame that inquiry, not to make an engineering or permit determination yourself. Describe the existing and proposed arrangement together. If staff asks for additional drawings or information, keep that requirement visible before a provider prices a finished installation that assumes a different opening or level of restoration.
Request an estimate for the specified feature and finishing
An estimate should distinguish the component being supplied, work on the opening, exterior restoration and the room’s final finish. Ask who handles any assessment or design needed before installation and who follows up on applicable city requirements. A quote limited to fitting a product may leave substantial supporting work outside its scope.
Compare the material, dimensions and finish assumptions across businesses. If the proposal changes after city or professional review, send the revised description to everyone still being considered. Confirm that the business serves the exact Denver address and accepts the requested task. A directory listing and a product description do not approve a landmark alteration.
Local resources: Denver landmark design-review resources.
Questions for Denver project planning
Does Denver offer different landmark resources for egress windows and fences?
Yes. Its design-review page links separate project resources, including egress windows and fences or site work. Use the resource matching the feature and ask staff about the actual property and proposal.
Does citywide housing age establish Denver landmark designation?
No. The Census table is an aggregate housing estimate. Check the city’s property map and confirm designation with the appropriate office for the specific address.