Last Modified: April 14, 2026

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Altura Neighborhood Guide

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.

šŸ“ŒAltura is best known for: Affordable starter homes and that classic 70s ranch vibe.

šŸ‘•You'll fit in if: you mow your lawn every Saturday without fail.

šŸ‘Locals live here because: the price per square foot beats everywhere else nearby.

šŸ‘ŽDon'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.

Pros & Cons of Altura

Altura strengths (top 5)

Green SpaceOutdoor RecreationFamily FriendlySafetyPeaceful & Quiet

Altura tradeoffs (top 3)

Art SceneNightlifeBreweries
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Altura Neighborhood DNA

Families who want space without the commute.

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Some of the Altura hotspots include: Colfax Avenue Corridor, Aurora City Place, Tower Road Shopping, and Altura Plaza.
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Moving to Altura - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Aurora or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Aurora guide for the big-picture view — or compare Altura against other parts of the city in our Aurora neighborhood guide.