Worst Neighborhoods In Aurora, CO [2022]: Based on Crime, Home Prices, and Income

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Worst Neighborhoods In Aurora For 2022
Details On The Worst Neighborhoods
Methodology
Summary
Table Breakdown By Neighborhood

Aurora's neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You've got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.

It seems as if there's a neighborhood for everyone in Aurora.

And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the country thanks in part to a strong economy and tons of entertainment, it's not all rainbows and sunshine in Aurora. Some neighborhoods aren't as great as others.

So the question arises, which Aurora neighborhoods are the worst, and which are the best?

Today, we'll use science and data to determine which Aurora hoods need a little tender loving care - the sore thumbs of the Aurora area if you will. Realistically, you can't expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Seven Hills ranks way above the rest.

We examined 53 of Aurora's neighborhoods to find out the worst places to live. These places don't quite measure up to Aurora's reputation.

The Worst Neighborhoods In Aurora For 2022

So what's the worst neighborhood to live in Aurora for 2022? According to the most recent census data, City Center North looks to be the worst neighborhood in Aurora.

Read on to see how we determined the places around Aurora that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don't blame the messenger.

Once you're done, you can look at the bottom of the story for a complete chart of every neighborhood we looked at from worst to best. Looking for places to avoid outside of the city? You can also check out the worst suburbs of Aurora.

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The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Aurora For 2022

1. City Center North

Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 5,912
Rank Last Year: 2 (Up 1)
Median Home Value: $112,400 (9th worst)
Median Income: $31,692 (2nd worst)
More on City Center North: Data

2. City Center

Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 5,956
Rank Last Year: 1 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $54,575 (worst)
Median Income: $46,466 (11th worst)
More on City Center: Data

3. Norfolk Glen

Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 1,744
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $66,850 (2nd worst)
Median Income: $50,618 (20th worst)
More on Norfolk Glen: Data

4. Sunny Vale

Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 3,169
Rank Last Year: 4 (Up 1)
Median Home Value: $91,000 (5th worst)
Median Income: $29,385 (worst)
More on Sunny Vale: Data

5. Centretech

Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 4,129
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $87,267 (3rd worst)
Median Income: $41,845 (8th worst)
More on Centretech: Data

6. Lynn Knoll

Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 3,028
Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $185,867 (27th worst)
Median Income: $47,097 (14th worst)
More on Lynn Knoll: Data

7. Chambers Heights

Overall SnackAbility

7
/10

Population: 5,511
Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $108,533 (8th worst)
Median Income: $53,510 (22nd worst)
More on Chambers Heights: Data

8. Utah Park

Overall SnackAbility

8
/10

Population: 5,589
Rank Last Year: 8 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $123,033 (10th worst)
Median Income: $56,464 (24th worst)
More on Utah Park: Data

9. Highland Park

Overall SnackAbility

7
/10

Population: 3,188
Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $186,025 (28th worst)
Median Income: $44,788 (10th worst)
More on Highland Park: Data

10. Expo Park

Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 8,043
Rank Last Year: 10 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $172,780 (23rd worst)
Median Income: $36,686 (4th worst)
More on Expo Park: Data

Methodology: How we determined the worst Aurora neighborhoods in 2022

To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We threw the following criteria into this analysis in order to get the best, most complete results possible. We used this set of criteria for each neighborhood in Aurora:

High unemployment (Less jobs)
Low median income (Less pay)
Low population density (No things to do)
Low home values (No one's willing to pay to live here)
High crime (Estimated)

Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Aurora, Colorado for each of these criteria from worst to best.

Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criteria into a "Worst Score".

The neighborhood with the lowest "Worst Score" ranks as the worst neighborhood of Aurora.

Read on below to learn more about these terrible places around Aurora to live. Or skip to the end to see the list of all 53 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.

This list is a scientific analysis based on real data and is completely unbiased. Hold on to your pants.

Summary: The Worst Neighborhoods Around Aurora

Well there you have it -- the worst of the neighborhoods in Aurora with City Center North landing at the bottom of the pack.

As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Aurora aren't all bad. Seven Hills takes the cake as the best place to live in Aurora.

We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.

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Where Are The Worst Neighborhoods To Live In Aurora For 2022?

Rank	Neighborhood	Population	Home Value	Median Income
1	City Center North	5,912	$112,400	$31,692
2	City Center	5,956	$54,575	$46,466
3	Norfolk Glen	1,744	$66,850	$50,618
4	Sunny Vale	3,169	$91,000	$29,385
5	Centretech	4,129	$87,267	$41,845
6	Lynn Knoll	3,028	$185,867	$47,097
7	Chambers Heights	5,511	$108,533	$53,510
8	Utah Park	5,589	$123,033	$56,464
9	Highland Park	3,188	$186,025	$44,788
10	Expo Park	8,043	$172,780	$36,686
11	North Aurora	14,209	$139,860	$35,876
12	Highline Villages	6,099	$134,075	$39,388
13	Sable Altura Chambers	7,208	$89,800	$47,219
14	Southeast Crossing	1,641	$216,000	$62,002
15	Sableridge	4,382	$142,933	$42,264
16	Jewell Heights-Hoffman Heights	8,436	$132,700	$38,862
17	Kingsborough	2,576	$94,550	$55,786
18	Delmar Parkway	15,820	$141,408	$40,962
19	Laredo Highline	6,589	$190,050	$46,711
20	Willow Park	3,353	$201,267	$56,603
21	Morris Heights	2,975	$171,700	$47,921
22	Heather Ridge	3,065	$142,033	$46,831
23	Center Pointe	7,133	$141,933	$59,965
24	Side Creek	5,691	$175,775	$56,842
25	Aurora Hills Golf Course	1,702	$228,550	$50,823
26	Horseshoe Park	5,243	$176,167	$62,162
27	Dayton Triangle	7,850	$104,740	$49,111
28	Tower Triangle	3,957	$163,933	$58,081
29	Carriage Place	8,085	$190,383	$68,896
30	Dam East-West	4,224	$209,725	$65,646
31	Heather Gardens	5,227	$190,225	$47,946
32	Aurora Highlands	11,997	$159,638	$65,534
33	Tollgate Overlook	4,274	$140,567	$63,969
34	Rocky Ridge	5,863	$160,675	$47,304
35	Meadow Hills	6,085	$246,880	$63,396
36	Village East	8,592	$253,450	$68,923
37	Meadow Wood	5,390	$195,125	$70,765
38	East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park	6,176	$203,750	$69,176
39	Aurora Hills	8,247	$180,600	$58,590
40	Prides Crossing	8,070	$208,100	$71,930
41	Shenandoah	6,639	$336,600	$103,528
42	Murphy Creek	319	$299,900	$93,507
43	Pheasant Run	5,421	$196,325	$64,460
44	Park Villas	141	$452,600	$87,000
45	Conservatory	1,195	$260,700	$79,559
46	Lakeshore	2,424	$239,900	$85,160
47	Mission Viejo	7,092	$221,329	$81,667
48	Aurora Knolls-Hutchinson Heights	7,255	$214,040	$68,769
49	Saddle Rock Golf Club	7,038	$335,600	$90,766
50	Tallyn's Reach	5,259	$497,300	$147,159
51	Sterling Hills	4,932	$227,567	$82,242
52	Heritage Eagle Bend	2,526	$421,600	$87,986
53	Seven Hills	6,964	$221,300	$83,618

Editor's Note: This article is an opinion based on facts and is meant as infotainment. Don't freak out we updated this article for 2022. This is our time ranking the worst neighborhoods to live in Aurora.