10 Greatest Locations to Reside in Colorado

Denver

“As the biggest metropolis in Colorado and the state capital, Denver is a pure draw when persons are contemplating a transfer to the Centennial State,” Gretchen Rosenberg, president and CEO of Kentwood Actual Property/Luxurious Portfolio Worldwide, stated. The town’s reputation with out-of-state and worldwide residents has been on the rise for a few years, surpassing the median inhabitants progress for the nation. And it is easy to see why individuals transfer to the Mile Excessive Metropolis. Its thriving arts scene, implausible skilled and leisure sports activities alternatives, and wonderful parks system (Denver has over 250 city parks) are a magnet for households and younger professionals alike.

“Homebuyers have quite a lot of decisions for neighborhoods in Denver, every with its personal distinct vibe, from Georgian mansions to traditional bungalows to fantastically preserved mid-century fashionable houses,” Rosenberg defined. “Patrons who discover the world first will be capable to slim down what’s necessary to them for his or her life-style, home-style choice, commute time, and value.”

Talking of value, the median residence worth within the Mile Excessive Metropolis is round $545,000, barely greater than the state median worth (about $540,000), in accordance with Zillow.

Longmont

This metropolis of just about 100,000 residents in Boulder County is a haven for out of doors lovers looking for family-friendly facilities, tranquility, and appeal. Krista Allard, a senior dealer affiliate at PorchLight Actual Property Group/Luxurious Portfolio Worldwide, describes it as “thriving whereas nonetheless sustaining its small-town vibe.”

The town’s historic downtown is full of artwork galleries, domestically owned outlets, craft breweries, and eating places. It is also bike-friendly, with over 100 miles of motorcycle lanes and paths. Area of interest.com additionally ranked it among the many prime 50 finest suburbs in Colorado.

“Longmont actually shines due to its number of residence kinds. Patrons will discover every little thing from Nineteen Forties bungalows to traditional craftsman houses and restored Victorians, plus fashionable masterpieces in Somerset Meadows, city stylish carriage homes in Prospect, and quite a few totally customized builds,” Allard defined.

Aurora

The rising inhabitants of Aurora is a testomony to its financial power and desirability. Situated simply 15 miles east of Denver, the city holds the title of probably the most various suburb in Colorado and one of the vital various suburbs within the nation, in accordance with Area of interest.com.

At the moment, the median residence worth in Aurora is about $477,000, which is greater than each Denver and the state’s common, in accordance with Zillow.

Loveland

Set towards the majestic Rocky Mountains, Loveland is a mid-sized city filled with character and out of doors adventures. Lake Loveland, the middle of exercise on the town, has a seashore, tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnic services.

“I personally love West Loveland. My prime three favourite neighborhoods are Mariana Butte, Bonnell West, and Prairie Trails,” Alycia Martinez, a realtor and associate at The Group, Inc./Luxurious Portfolio Worldwide, stated, including that ranch-style houses are probably the most sought-after kinds of properties on the town.

The median residence worth in Loveland is presently virtually $500,000, however should you dream of a lakefront property, costs go nicely into the hundreds of thousands.

Broomfield

“Connecting to nature is simple in a metropolis with a whole bunch of acres of open area, many golf programs, and quite a few trails, to not point out the breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and over 300 days of sunshine,” Janet Borchert, a realtor at WK Actual Property/Luxurious Portfolio Worldwide, stated.

Whereas Broomfield has retained its small-town really feel and a robust sense of neighborhood, its location — halfway between Denver and Boulder — means its residents even have quick access to big-city facilities, akin to sporting occasions, a world airport, and several other universities.

In keeping with Borchert, the city affords every little thing from condominiums to giant estates and farms to residence consumers.

Borchert factors out that residence costs can vary from round $300,000 to nicely into the hundreds of thousands. “Broomfield’s costs are greater than the nationwide common, however the market is reasonably priced in comparison with different communities within the broader space, akin to Boulder and Denver,” Borchert defined.

Littleton

Residents of this quaint Denver suburb profit from wonderful public faculties, many out of doors actions, and a shocking pure setting.

“Downtown Littleton is understood for its historic appeal and vibrant ambiance. Key sights embrace the Littleton City Corridor Arts Middle, which affords reside theater performances, and the Littleton Museum, offering a glimpse into the world’s historical past with its dwelling historical past farms and displays,” Brandon Brennick, a managing dealer at Kentwood Actual Property, stated, noting that the city hosts many festivals and occasions all year long that improve its neighborhood really feel.

Brennick’s favourite neighborhoods are the celebrated Columbine Valley, with its golf programs and bigger houses; Ken Caryl Ranch, with its leisure services and in depth path system; and Roxborough Park, an ideal match for nature lovers and “these looking for scenic views.”

Citadel Rock

“Citadel Rock has a tremendous mix of demographics, although it is recognized for being family-friendly with wonderful faculties, together with public constitution and non-charter magnet faculties,” Courtney Nelson, senior dealer affiliate at PorchLight Actual Property Group, stated, referring to the city’s growing reputation with retirees and empty nesters.

The city has miles of trails, parks, and leisure services, together with The MAC (Miller Athletic Complicated), Rock Park, Zachary Parish Park, and Rhyolite Park.

Nelson additionally defined that regardless of current progress, the city nonetheless has a laid-back really feel to it, and residents take pleasure in a mix of quaint outlets and implausible eating places.

And in contrast to many markets that endure from a persistent provide scarcity, Citadel Rock consumers have extra decisions and leverage, in accordance with Nelson. In keeping with Realtor.com, the median bought value for houses right here is round $725,000.

Boulder

For John Hoeffler, an agent at WK Actual Property, there are numerous causes to decide on Boulder in your subsequent residence.

“With over 150 miles of mountain climbing trails, a whole bunch of miles of devoted bikeways, over 100,000 acres of open area surrounding our metropolis and defending our pure atmosphere, bordered by the Rocky Mountains, 300 days of sunshine a yr, the scenic College of Colorado campus, and a vibrant downtown full of award-winning eating places and distinctive native buying, why would anybody need to reside wherever else?” he stated.

U.S. Information additionally ranked Boulder the second-best place to reside in Colorado and tenth general within the nation. Nonetheless, actual property right here does not come low-cost, and the present common residence worth is near $1 million.

Fort Collins

The nation’s “most peaceable place to reside” is more and more fashionable with retirees and newcomers on the lookout for a bike-friendly neighborhood to name residence.

“Fort Collins has a small-town really feel with a laid-back vibe, together with unbelievable neighborhood occasions, year-round actions, and charitable giving,” Andrea Tuell, a dealer and associate at The Group, Inc./Luxurious Portfolio Worldwide, stated.

Fort Collins is about an hour north of Denver and was named the twelfth fastest-growing metropolis in America by Checkr final yr.

At the moment, the median residence worth is round $550,000, and Tuell defined that now is a good time to purchase and promote property.