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What BestPlaces Users Say about Aurora
Aurora, Colorado is a fast-growing suburban city located just east of Denver. It is known for its diverse population, thriving economy, and proximity to the beautiful Rocky Mountains. With a variety of neighborhoods, parks, and shopping centers, Aurora offers a suburban lifestyle with urban amenities. However, like any other place, it has its own set of pros and cons. In this context, I will summarize various user reviews about living in Aurora and highlight the opinions of four different reviewers.
According to Mary P., who has lived in Aurora for 10 years, the city offers a great quality of life. She says, "I love the sense of community here. The people are friendly and there are plenty of family-friendly activities." Similarly, John B. has been a resident for 5 years and appreciates the affordable cost of living in Aurora. He states, "Compared to other cities in Colorado, Aurora is more affordable. I can afford a spacious house and still have money left for leisure activities." These reviews highlight the welcoming and affordable nature of Aurora.
On the other hand, Sarah M. has a different opinion. She has been living in Aurora for 3 years and finds the traffic to be a major issue. She shares, "The traffic is terrible, especially during rush hour. It can take me over an hour to get to work which is only 15 miles away." This review highlights one of the main cons of living in Aurora - the traffic congestion.
Another reviewer, Tom R., has mixed feelings about the city. He has lived in Aurora for 20 years and mentions the changing landscape of the city. He says, "Aurora has grown immensely over the years. It's great to see new businesses and developments coming in, but it has also brought in more traffic and crime." This review showcases the development and growth of Aurora, but also acknowledges the challenges it has brought along.
In conclusion, the user reviews about living in Aurora provide a range of perspectives. From the welcoming community and affordable cost of living to traffic congestion and growth-induced challenges, these reviews give a comprehensive overview of the city's living experience. These insights can be valuable for those considering moving to Aurora.
based on 40 ReviewsGet to know Aurora with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Aurora
Extreme weather - 10/22/2008
The weather ranges from 100 degrees in the summer to below 0 in the winter. Temperatures can vary greatly from one overnight to the next
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Great Climate - Outrageous Views - 4/2/2008
The southeastern edge of Aurora provides outrageous views of the Rocky Mountain "Front Range." We share a 150 mile view from Pike's Peak in Colorado Springs to Long's Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Coming from the midwest, I can only say the climate is what we enjoy most next to the montains. There is little humidity and the sun shines almost everyday. Yes, we have some snow but not like the mountains. We've had less than 18" this year and most of the snow melts within days. We seldom wear heavy coats.
Aurora has its less than desirable areas like many large cities; however, we find it a great city to live in. We're 20 minutes from sports facilities hosting the Colorado Rockies, Denver Broncos, and Denver Nuggets. Denver is a progressive city with Boulder and Colorado Springs just 45 minutes
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Winridge Apartments and Townhouses - 1/21/2008
I have been living in Winridge for about a year. When I first applied for an apartment, they told me my rent would be a certain amount and I applied for a 6-9 month lease. After I moved in, I later receive a notice saying that I had to pay water/sewer (which would increase my rent from what I agreed on) then when my six months were about to expire, I called the office in hope that maybe they forgot about information to send to me about my new lease. Come to find out when I first moved in they had changed the lease from 6-9months to 1yr. When the snow hits, there is no plows to remove snow from the parking lot, they still have not come to do any maintenance in my apartment, no matter how much I call to have them come check out/ticket the problem. Now, they are boosting my rent once again if I renew my lease. Just want good customer service for a nice place to live with my
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Winridge Apartments and Townhouses - 1/21/2008
I have been living in Winridge for about a year. When I first applied for an apartment, they told me my rent would be a certain amount and I applied for a 6-9 month lease. After I moved in, I later receive a notice saying that I had to pay water/sewer (which would increase my rent from what I agreed on) then when my six months were about to expire, I called the office in hope that maybe they forgot about information to send to me about my new lease. Come to find out when I first moved in they had changed the lease from 6-9months to 1yr. When the snow hits, there is no plows to remove snow from the parking lot, they still have not come to do any maintenance in my apartment, no matter how much I call to have them come check out/ticket the problem. Now, they are boosting my rent once again if I renew my lease. Just want good customer service for a nice place to live with my
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A-Town - 7/10/2007
I have lived in Aurora, Colorado all my life. The location is great, close to Denver, close to the mountains ect. However, there are good areas and bad areas! Unfortunately more bad than good.
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Aurora: not a place to visit or live! - 2/5/2007
Aurora, along with any city here in Colorado does a great job marketing themselves as a cosmopolitan, clean and wonderful place to vacation, with plenty of work.... NOT TRUE... My family and I moved here from Nashville TN to avoid the crime rate and pollution, and thought Aurora, being outward from the entire metro would be a convenient fit. This place is a disgusting rat hole- every landlord seems to have "luxury standards" based on some third world country that's been recently firebombed- the work is very limited, and almost everyone is encouraged to take handouts. I have an IT degree and can't find anyone willing to pay what I'm worth although I've been recently recertified. To top it all off, the pollution is so bad, my husband, myself and my children have all had recurring blisters in our noses- the doctors say it's common for people to get those and they should "go away some time". BTW, the docs here are terrible- my newborn son was subjected to unnecessary medication for 15
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Large suburb with big city problems - 1/10/2007
In the 20 years I've lived here, I've seen Aurora grow from a nice, somewhat quiet, town to live and raise kids, into a city of almost 300,000 people, with all the associated crime, congestion and urban sprawl that I thought I left behind in the large midwest city where I lived two decades ago. As I approach my retirement years, I am looking for a town without all the problems of a large city, with possibly less severe winters, as this winter has been expecially cold and
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Title - 12/27/2006
Nice suburban community of Denver. Good climate. Lots of excellent public golf courses, open 12 months a
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Only renting - 11/24/2006
Aurora is O K but we're only renting until our house is built in Castle Rock
I wouldnt live in Aurora on a permanent basis...........
The weather is typical Colorado. Gorgeous but I prefer to be at an even higher
elevation (Which Castle Rock
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