10 Finest Locations to Stay in Colorado

Denver

“As the biggest metropolis in Colorado and the state capital, Denver is a pure draw when individuals are contemplating a transfer to the Centennial State,” Gretchen Rosenberg, president and CEO of Kentwood Actual Property/Luxurious Portfolio Worldwide, mentioned. The town’s recognition with out-of-state and worldwide residents has been on the rise for a few years, surpassing the median inhabitants development for the nation. And it is easy to see why folks 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 a wide range of decisions for neighborhoods in Denver, every with its personal distinct vibe, from Georgian mansions to basic bungalows to superbly preserved mid-century fashionable houses,” Rosenberg defined. “Consumers who discover the world first will have the ability to slender down what’s necessary to them for his or her life-style, home-style choice, commute time, and worth.”

Talking of worth, the median house worth within the Mile Excessive Metropolis is round $545,000, barely larger than the state median worth (about $540,000), in response to Zillow.

Longmont

This metropolis of virtually 100,000 residents in Boulder County is a haven for out of doors fans searching for family-friendly facilities, tranquility, and allure. 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 filled with artwork galleries, domestically owned retailers, 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 high 50 finest suburbs in Colorado.

“Longmont actually shines due to its number of house kinds. Consumers will discover every little thing from Forties bungalows to basic craftsman houses and restored Victorians, plus fashionable masterpieces in Somerset Meadows, city stylish carriage homes in Prospect, and quite a lot of absolutely 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 essentially the most various suburb in Colorado and one of the various suburbs within the nation, in response to Area of interest.com.

At the moment, the median house worth in Aurora is about $477,000, which is larger than each Denver and the state’s common, in response to Zillow.

Loveland

Set in opposition to 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 seaside, tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnic services.

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

The median house worth in Loveland is at the moment virtually $500,000, however when you dream of a lakefront property, costs go effectively into the tens of millions.

Broomfield

“Connecting to nature is straightforward in a metropolis with a whole lot 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, mentioned.

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 global airport, and several other universities.

In accordance with Borchert, the city presents every little thing from condominiums to massive estates and farms to house consumers.

Borchert factors out that house costs can vary from round $300,000 to effectively into the tens of millions. “Broomfield’s costs are larger than the nationwide common, however the market is inexpensive 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 colleges, many out of doors actions, and a shocking pure setting.

“Downtown Littleton is thought for its historic allure and vibrant environment. Key points of interest embody the Littleton City Corridor Arts Heart, which presents dwell theater performances, and the Littleton Museum, offering a glimpse into the world’s historical past with its residing historical past farms and reveals,” Brandon Brennick, a managing dealer at Kentwood Actual Property, mentioned, 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 intensive path system; and Roxborough Park, an ideal match for nature fans and “these searching for scenic views.”

Fortress Rock

“Fortress Rock has an incredible mix of demographics, although it is identified for being family-friendly with wonderful colleges, together with public constitution and non-charter magnet colleges,” Courtney Nelson, senior dealer affiliate at PorchLight Actual Property Group, mentioned, referring to the city’s rising recognition 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 latest development, the city nonetheless has a laid-back really feel to it, and residents take pleasure in a mix of quaint retailers and implausible eating places.

And in contrast to many markets that undergo from a continual provide scarcity, Fortress Rock consumers have extra decisions and leverage, in response to Nelson. In accordance with Realtor.com, the median offered worth for houses right here is round $725,000.

Boulder

For John Hoeffler, an agent at WK Actual Property, there are lots of causes to decide on Boulder on your subsequent house.

“With over 150 miles of mountaineering trails, a whole lot 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 procuring, why would anybody need to dwell wherever else?” he mentioned.

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

Fort Collins

The nation’s “most peaceable place to dwell” is more and more widespread with retirees and newcomers in search of a bike-friendly neighborhood to name house.

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

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 house worth is round $550,000, and Tuell defined that now is a superb time to purchase and promote property.