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What BestPlaces Users Say about Greeley
Greeley, Colorado, located about an hour north of Denver, is a relatively small city known for its agricultural roots and strong community spirit. It is home to the University of Northern Colorado and offers a mix of urban and rural living. According to user reviews on BestPlaces, Greeley is a popular place to live for its affordable housing, outdoor recreation opportunities, and vibrant downtown scene. However, there are also some concerns about high crime rates and a lack of diversity in the community. Let's take a closer look at what users have to say about living in Greeley.
1. "I've lived in Greeley for over 20 years and it's been a great place to raise a family. The cost of living is very reasonable and there are plenty of job opportunities. The outdoor recreation scene is amazing with easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park and many other hiking and biking trails." - Sarah C.
2. "I moved to Greeley for college and ended up staying after graduation. It's a small town with a big heart. There's always something going on in the downtown area and the people are friendly. However, I do wish there was more diversity in the community." - David L.
3. "Crime rates are a concern in Greeley and it's definitely something to be aware of. I've had a few incidents happen to me personally, but the police response time was quick and there are some safe areas in the city." - Melissa H.
4. "I love the small-town feel of Greeley mixed with the convenience of having everything you need close by. The schools are great and there are plenty of family-friendly activities. Overall, I would highly recommend living in Greeley." - Michael B.
Overall, it seems that many users enjoy living in Greeley for its affordability, outdoor recreation opportunities, and tight-knit community. However, there are also valid concerns about high crime rates and a lack of diversity. It is important for potential residents to weigh both the pros and cons before deciding if Greeley is the right place for them.
based on 34 ReviewsGet to know Greeley with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Greeley
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ive lived here for a while and its pretty
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Great restaurants, decent college, and bigoted ppl - 7/16/2020
I lived in Greeley, CO during my undergraduate for 4 years. I recently moved to go receive my graduate degree elsewhere. However, there are so many ups and downs of this place.
Pros:
-Amazing local places for food. The customer service tends to be amazing at any of these places. Right Coast, Romas, Patricks, Luna's, Tasty Kitchen, and so on.
-Customer service at most retailers and shops tend to be very good.
-Theres a good amount of polite people who live and let live.
-The police tend to be nice and are understanding.
-Has a good hospital and health care system.
-Lot of community events.
-Equal distance from Denver and Cheyenne.
Cons:
-Not fully related to Greeley, but as they are the county seat.
-Sheriff Reams is the worst and most disrespectful sheriff to ever exist. He belongs in some homophobic, racist, sexist town pass the Mason Dixon Line. He refuses to enforce laws that the Governor enforces for GOOD REASONS.
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Greeley sucks! - 4/19/2020
I also have lived in Greeley for 5 yrs.
Greeley is full of crime, drug users, and thief's.
People are rude. An dont get me started on everyone excepting free hand outs..
Cant wait to put greeley in my
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THIS PLACE SUCKS! - 11/3/2019
I've lived here for about 8 years now and it's terrible. The people suck, it's not very pretty here and it all just sucks. Definitely do not recommend moving
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Horrendous. - 11/10/2018
Greeley is unique for sure. I think I’m more impressed with it’s distant history and humble beginnings rather than the juggernaut of what it is today.
That being said, that aversion has to do with the culture (not races!) and people there more than the actual location and industries. But Greeley’s affordability comes at the expense of several things others might consider to be less negotiable. Being from the Midwest, the industries are more bearable for someone like me.
But after living in Colorado for nearly a decade, Greeley and Weld county at large tend to encompass a distinct culture that is legitimately and understandably off putting for so many other Colorado inhabitants. So many in Greeley prefer to solidly make light of the putrid stockyard air pollution by openly insisting that it ‘smells like money’, which isn’t helping with the already unflattering impression that they create for themselves with people and places elsewhere. Which in turn fuels the long
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Greeley Gets Bad Rap! - 4/15/2015
We moved to "West" Greeley in 2011 from the Fort Collins zip code of Windsor, CO. We, too, had heard the Northern Colorado residents bashing Greeley but after enduring 3 harsh years in the NoCo economy, we were forced to seek more affordable housing. Loveland and Fort Collins home prices run 30-35% higher than the "nicer" homes in Greeley in the "nicer" neighborhoods, i.e. Avenues WEST of 35th and Streets NORTH of Hwy 34. Housing available under $295,000 in Loveland/FTC was 20-25 year old trash! Nothing we could proudly call home.
If one compares your COL indexes for Loveland versus Greeley, you see an overall picture that paints Loveland as 10% higher across the board {than Greeley}. What isn't "rated" is the convenience of shopping in Greeley where in 10 minutes, or less, we have access to every kind of "box" store from Best Buy to Lowes, to Home Depot, Kohls, Macy's (and Centerra Mall) just to name a few. Loveland and Windsor have a dividing line of I-25 for
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Very Conservative corner of Colorado - 2/19/2015
Many places in Colorado are very liberal, but Weld County, Colorado as well as Colorado Springs rival some of the most right-wing areas in the nations. While there are a few democrats hanging on, the republicans have a lock on county government as well as the state seat for this region.
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Inconsiderate People - 7/2/2014
I have lived in Greeley, Colorado for 8 months and I regret ever having stepped foot in this miserable town. The people here have no consideration for others. They will blast there stereos into your home day and night, allow there dogs to run loose and if they run after you as you walk down the sidewalk, they will look at you as if you have some nerve walking past there home. As for the noisy neighbors, if you ask them to keep the noise down they will threaten you and even increase the volume of their stereos or step up whatever other noise that they have up their sleeve. such as screaming kids, barking dogs, banging, pounding you name it. They do these things on purpose just because they get a kick out seeing people get upset. The police here in Greeley are utterly useless, because they refuse to do anything to help you. Yes, Greeley is the worst city I have ever been in the my life and I have been to a lot of cities in my life. GREELEY COLORADO IS THE LOW LIFE CAPITAL OF THE
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Most fracked city in Colorado - 7/29/2013
While local governments love the oil and gas revenue, they turn a deaf ear to people concerned about health issues related to fracking. This July, there was the first reported case of someone having trouble getting a mortgage for a house 250' feet from a frack well. And so it begins. There are 427 wells as of this date, with another 200 expected within city limits, and they are in neighborhoods, not some remote outpost.
Neighboring cities are banning fracking so they don't become like Greeley.
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Big Town with Small Town Feel - 3/9/2012
My husband and I moved from FLorida to Greeley in 2006 after suffering the 2005 Hurricane season. It is a quite place to live for 90K population. The City concentrates a lot on preserving the City for parks and the UCCC Civic Center brings in good acts at a low cost. Of course, we boast of the world's largest rodeo--the INdependence Day Stampede. There is usually something always happening every weekend. We were warned of the smell and it has really not been bad. You may smell the meat plants once a week but usually not that often. The last 2 winters have been extremely mild which has allowed you to stay busy even in the snow. You are a close drive to Denver, the mountains, the ski slopes, Wyoming and is a great place to raise a family (even if the school district is not as good as some would like--but then what school system is living up to the expectations of the public. If you want to live in a big municipality with the small town feel, Greeley is a great place to be. Oh,
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