Welcome to

Lowry

Formerly an Air Force base, Lowry has been transformed into a model New Urbanist community.

Welcome to Lowry

Formerly an Air Force base, Lowry has been transformed into a model New Urbanist community of diverse and vibrant traditional-style neighborhoods each offering a distinctive flare. A dazzling array of residences includes single family, luxury customs, townhomes, patio homes, condominiums, apartments, and a retirement community.

The mixed-use Town Center District artfully blends traditional and contemporary designs, while in the West Neighborhood, historic housing has been skillfully renovated and seamlessly integrated with new construction. Lowry’s new public library is located in West.

Traversed by trails, green space, broad boulevards, and parkways where pedestrians reign supreme beckoned by inviting public spaces, Lowry boasts nearly 800 acres of parks and recreational areas, thirty-five percent of which are devoted to native plants and grasses.

Imaginatively conceived public plaza’s include the Reading Garden, a collection of enclaves amidst green space where people can gather in relative quiet, and a town commons named Powerhouse Pedestrian Plaza.

Among the many parks are Bayaud, featuring walkways, public art, and open space; Big Bear Ice Arena; and Crescent Park, which boasts Front Range views, picnic facilities, and play lots.

In keeping with tradition, Lowry is a self-contained town replete with grocers, convenience stores, retail shops, boutiques, restaurants, coffee bars, service outlets, and healthful fast food eateries such as Qdoba Mexican Grill and Fergie’s Frozen Custard.

Fitness and recreation are key elements of the active Lowery lifestyle. The Lowry Swim Club occupies the former officer’s club, while 24-Hour Fitness is a full featured athletic facility.

Jackie Robinson Little League Park is modeled after Coors Field and Mira Vista Golf hosts both 18-hole and 9-hole courses. Meanwhile, sports fields include the Soccer Fields Sports Complex.

More than 7000 people are employed here at myriad businesses, organizations, and health care firms and providers. Lowry’s 13 schools include a community college and Denver Free University.

In 1858, gold seekers bound for the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte crossed the Lowry area along the Smoky Hill Trail past encampments of Arapahoe Indians and buffalo wallows.

The first of several visionaries who helped shape Lowery, Bishop John F. Spalding erected Jarvis Hall as the cornerstone of his Christian Military Academy. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the chapel for what was called Colorado’s finest military school by some, still stands today.

Lawrence Phipps’s lavish facility for the treatment of tuberculosis, established in the early 1900s, came to be considered one of the best medical centers in the nation, before newer, more modern facilities forced its closure in 1932.

Subsequently, The Army Air Corps established a base for training in aerial photography on the eve of World War II. By War’s end, 41,000 students had graduated from Lowry Air Corps Technical School.

Lowry remained key training and educational facility through the Cold War years until its closure in 1988, but its legacy as a center for learning, culture, and healthful outdoor living continues to this day.

Proud recipient of the Governor’s Award for Smart Growth, Lowry is considered a model community for urban-infill projects across the country.

Overview for Lowry, CO

12,492 people live in Lowry, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $82,873. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,492

Total Population

45 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$82,873

Average individual Income

Around Lowry, CO

There's plenty to do around Lowry, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

48

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

73

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

33

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Scout Burritos, Fitness Ignition, and Enchanted Massage.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Scout Burritos page on Yelp	Dining · $	4.47 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fitness Ignition page on Yelp Search 1777 S Bellaire St on Google Maps	Active	3.56 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Enchanted Massage page on Yelp Search 1035 S Gaylord St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.16 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair Tenders page on Yelp Search 12203 E Iliff Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.81 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skin & Tonic Skincare page on Yelp Search 4340 E Kentucky Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.91 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the My Hair Lady page on Yelp Search 1152 S Colorado Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.18 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Shine Salon Denver page on Yelp Search 1332 S University Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.18 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Elevated Beauty Works page on Yelp Search 5126 E Colfax Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.46 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Lowry, CO

Population Households Employment

Lowry has 6,162 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lowry do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 12,492 people call Lowry home. The population density is 12,684.803 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,492

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45

Median Age

45.4 / 54.6%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

6,162

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$82,873

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

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Single

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Lowry, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Lowry. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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