Altura Neighborhood Guide
2of 21 Aurora Neighborhoods
Where The Views Are High And The Rent Isn't
🧭Generally defined as the area: Roughly between Colfax and 6th Avenue, from Yosemite/Peoria east toward Havana Street and just west of Buckley Air Force Base.
📌Altura is best known for: Affordable starter homes and that classic 70s ranch vibe.
👕You'll fit in if: you mow your lawn every Saturday without fail.
👍Locals live here because: the price per square foot beats everywhere else nearby.
👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: planes from Buckley rattling your windows at 6am.
✨The overall feel is: quiet suburban sprawl with good bones.
Housing mix: Mostly 1950s–70s ranch homes with basements and detached garages.
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Families who want space without the commute.
