# Centennial (Cherry Creek SD) — Denver family neighborhood fact pack

Source: https://familyhomefinder.com/places/denver/centennial-cherry-creek-sd
Last updated: 2026-05-03

## Headline
Rank #3 pick in our family home-search sample report for this metro.

## Schools (NCES Common Core, NCES CCD 2022-23)
- Colorado Summit Connections Academy (Other, grades K-12, 789 students) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/denver/colorado-summit-connections-academy-6838
- Colorado Connections Academy (Other, grades K-12, 1,728 students) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/denver/colorado-connections-academy-6488
- Dry Creek Elementary School (Elementary, grades PK-5, 310 students, 18% free/reduced lunch) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/denver/dry-creek-elementary-school-0190
- Homestead Elementary School (Elementary, grades PK-5, 365 students, 8% free/reduced lunch) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/denver/homestead-elementary-school-0195
- Walnut Hills Community Elementary School (Elementary, grades PK-5, 372 students, 25% free/reduced lunch) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/denver/walnut-hills-community-elementary-school-0206
- Willow Creek Elementary School (Elementary, grades PK-5, 494 students, 8% free/reduced lunch) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/denver/willow-creek-elementary-school-0208

## Climate (NOAA 1991-2020 normals at DENVER CENTENNIAL AP, 0.8 mi)
- Annual mean: 50.2°F (low 37°F / high 64°F)
- Precipitation: 15.0 in/yr

## Seismic (USGS NSHM)
- 2%-in-50yr PGA: 0.11g — Moderate band (NSHM E2014B)

## Flood (FEMA NFHL)
- Zone: X (AREA OF MINIMAL FLOOD HAZARD)

## Census ACS (ACS 5-year 2023)
- Median household income: $107,504
- Median home value: $627,500
- Family-with-kids share: 54%
- Population (ZCTA): 36,687

## Sold comps (top 3 by recency)
- $850,000 · 4/3 · 2,424 sqft · 2025-10-02 · 8413 E Jamison Cir, Centennial, CO 80112 (https://www.redfin.com/CO/Centennial/7379-S-Syracuse-Ct-80112/home/34887824)
- $635,000 · 4/3 · 2,397 sqft · 2026-01-16 · 7165 S Syracuse Ct, Centennial, CO 80112 (https://www.redfin.com/CO/Centennial/7379-S-Syracuse-Ct-80112/home/34887824)
- $651,267 · 4/2 · 2,374 sqft · 2025-11-21 · 7370 S Tamarac Ct, Centennial, CO 80112 (https://www.redfin.com/CO/Centennial/7379-S-Syracuse-Ct-80112/home/34887824)

## Verdict
The smart-money K-8 zone — your bullseye budget actually works here, schools are excellent, and the lifestyle is calm and family-oriented. The honest caveat is the high school endpoint; treat the next 10 years as guaranteed and the HS years as a decision you'll re-make when your oldest is in 7th grade. Why this fits you specifically: cul-de-sacs, soccer fields, and a no-drama K-8 trajectory align directly with the 'Colorado upbringing without the East/West Coast intensity' instinct.

Pros: Best price-to-school-quality K-8 in the metro: 6 verified in-window comps $635K–$1M, Cherry Creek SD elementary/middle is genuinely top-tier; $850K bullseye comp (8413 E Jamison Cir) sold within the trailing 6 months — proof your budget works here; Cul-de-sac and quiet-street-heavy layout matches the family's stated preference.
Cons: Cherry Creek HS culture is a real concern for a low-pressure family — plan B at HS stage required; Less walkable than Central Park or Wash Park; suburban grid favors driving; Less mature tree cover; summer heat on west-facing lots without shade.

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