About Englewood

Englewood is at the heart of the Denver Metropolitan area. Located just south of Denver with a current population of approximately 34,000 residents and 2,100 businesses, which employ 24,800 workers; Englewood is ideally situated for citizens, business people, and visitors alike. It is a tight-knit community with a small-town atmosphere, yet it has all the benefits associated with the larger metropolitan area nearby. 

The city is served by light rail and bus transit system linking the community to downtown Denver and other locations, including DIA. Englewood’s location, access to transit and transportation corridors, and relative affordability has made it ripe for investment and new development over the past few years.   

Government

Englewood is a home-rule city with a Council-Manager form of Government. The city was incorporated in 1903, and the City Charter was adopted by residents in 1958. The City Council is made up of seven members elected on a non-partisan basis. One representative is elected from each of the city's four districts, and three members are elected at large. Council Members serve four year terms. The Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem are elected by the Council.

Schools

The majority of Englewood residents are served by Englewood Public Schools, with some areas of the city served by Cherry Creek, Littleton, and Sheridan public school districts. Englewood has two public high schools: Englewood High School and Colorado's Finest Alternative High School; two middle schools: Englewood Middle School and Englewood Leadership Academy; and four elementary schools: Bishop, Cherrelyn, Clayton, and Charles Hay; and one early education center (Maddox). Englewood is also served by the following private schools: All Souls Catholic School, St. Louis Catholic School, and Humanex Academy. 

Population & Housing

Englewood's population is approximately 35,000.  There are an estimated 15,258 residential housing units in Englewood. 

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