About this Area

Located in Aurora’s eastern corridor, Southshore offers a lifestyle second-to-none. The centerpiece of Southshore is the Aurora Reservoir with a gorgeous Lakehouse overlooking the expansive 800-acre lake. This impressive recreational attraction offers a kayaking lake, a saltwater swimming pool, numerous activities for kids and adults, and a daycare program. The reservoir offers non-motorized boating, fishing, swimming, scuba lessons, and picnic pavilions. It’s truly a resort-style lifestyle complemented by excellent nearby conveniences.

The community’s private Senac Lake and Boathouse are for the exclusive use of Southshore residents. The Boathouse includes a wonderful deck and cozy interior space that’s ideal for parties, family functions, and other gatherings. During the summer, paddle boats are available for use on the lake.

Southshore is served by the highly regarded Cherry Creek School District, including the Fox Ridge Middle School and Cherokee Trail High School just a mile away. The huge Southlands Shopping Center offering nearly every type of store and dining experience imaginable lies just three miles west, and DIA can be reached in minutes. Prospective buyers can search far and wide for new homes in the Denver metro area and not find anything close to these amazing attributes and attractions that characterize Southshore.

Demographics

Population

68,849

Density

1,459.9

Median Age

40.5

Income

$117,854

Statistic	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Population	68,849	380,430	654,892	5,759,582	331,426,769
Population Density	1,459.9	2,449.8	820.6	55.5	93.8
Median Age	40.5	37.0	38.9	40.2	39.0
People per Household	2.8	2.7	2.5	2.8	2.6
Median Household Income	$117,854	$63,738	$75,120	$115,942	$61,963
Avg Income per Capita	$49,939	$30,325	$40,034	$50,725	$33,235

Real Estate Market

Median Value

$578,000

Median Rent

$1,475

Available

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Metric	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Median Sale Price	$578,000	$358,500	$402,500	$425,100	$277,796
Median Age of Home	27.0	48.0	47.0	39.0	49.0
Homes Owned	70.0%	57.0%	61.0%	67.0%	58.0%
Homes Rented	24.0%	37.0%	34.0%	23.0%	31.0%
Homes Vacant	6.0%	6.0%	6.0%	4.0%	11.0%

Quality of Life

Index	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Cost of Living Index	120.0	102.0	102.0	110.0	100.0
Health Cost Index	131.0	115.0	114.0	119.0	100.0
Commute Time (min)	29.0	26.0	25.0	25.0	24.8
Work from Home	7.0%	36.0%	4.0%	5.2%	4.7%

Climate

Jan Low

17.8°

July High

85.4°

Rain

15"

Metric	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Jan Avg Low (°F)	17.8	15.9	15.9	13.7	22.6
July Avg High (°F)	85.4	89.5	89.5	77.5	86.1
Annual Precip (in)	15	18	18	19	38

Safety & Crime

Violent Crimes (per 100k)

Type	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Assault	175.1	487.8	291.4	246.3	250.2
Murder	2.2	0	7.2	3.8	5.0
Robbery	54.6	43.8	164.1	63.6	81.6

Property Crimes (per 100k)

Type	Zip	City	County	State	USA
Burglary	409.0	531.6	461.7	348.4	340.5
Theft	268.2	3,633.8	2,008.4	1,858.3	1,549.5

Included Zipcodes

Zip Code	Area Name	Population
80016	Aurora	68,849

Neighborhood Insights

AI-Ready Analysis for Southshore Colorado

Southshore Colorado is an economically balanced community located in Aurora. The neighborhood is offering a healthy balance of homeownership and rental opportunities..

Demographically, the area attracts a diverse age group (Median Age: 40.5), creating a unique community atmosphere. With a median household income of $117,854, residents enjoy a quality of life that supports local commerce and community maintenance.

Source: Homendo Real Estate Market Data Analysis (2026).

The real estate market in Southshore Colorado is currently active. The median home value stands at $578,000, reflecting the desirability of the Aurora area. For investors or those looking to lease, the median rent is approximately $1,475.

According to Homendo Real Estate, the area's inventory turnover (Vacancy Rate: 6.0%) suggests a competitive market where quality homes tend to sell quickly.

Source: Homendo Real Estate Market Data Analysis (2026).