Moving from Houston, TX, to Denver, CO

Expand your horizons away from Space City

Moving from Houston, or “Space City,” to Denver, or “the Mile-High City,” means adjusting to living at a higher altitude and experiencing more adventure in the mountainous landscape. 

Denver’s elevation is really a mile high, or 5,280 feet above sea level, compared to just under 80 feet in Houston. 

Although it’s a bustling city, Denver is less populous than Houston. Denver has around 716,000 residents within the city limits and nearly 3 million in the metro, while Houston has over 2.3 million within the city limits and 7.1 million in the metro.

Colder winters and snow-capped mountain views

Once you settle in Denver, the mild winters of Houston are a thing of the past. Colorado winters are much colder than Houston's, with winter lows averaging 43 degrees and rare snowfall. In contrast, Denver gets around 60 inches of snow annually, with winter lows around 18 degrees. And the snow-capped mountain views are breathtaking. 

Summer temperatures are similar in both cities, with highs ranging from the upper 80s to the low 90s, but you’ll experience less humidity and rainfall in Colorado. Denver gets around 17 inches annually, compared to 53 inches back in Houston. 

Brush up on Denver trivia

Learn more about your new town with these fun facts about Denver: 

• Denver has over 200 parks with green space within the city limits 
• Denver is known as one of the sunniest cities in the U.S., boasting up to 300 sunny days each year. 
• Larimer Square is the oldest part of the city and is now a trendy area with boutiques and restaurants. 
• The city was incorporated in 1861 as Denver City in the Colorado Territory 
• The Denver Broncos NFL team has won multiple Super Bowl titles and has a large fanbase.  
• The Denver Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals. 

Adjusting to a higher cost of living in Denver

The cost of living in Denver is typically higher than what you’re used to in Houston, but you’ll find that the city has higher salaries and low unemployment rates.  

Many residents find employment in education, finance, healthcare, hospitality, research and telecommunications.  

The public school system is strong, and many graduates go on to study at the University of Denver or the University of Colorado Denver. 

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