What BestPlaces Users Say about Pueblo
Pueblo, Colorado is a mid-sized city located in the southern part of the state. It has a population of approximately 111,000 people and is known for its steel-making industry. It also offers outdoor recreational activities and a low cost of living compared to other cities in Colorado. However, like any city, Pueblo has its pros and cons. To get a better understanding of what it's like to live in Pueblo, we will include some excerpts from multiple user reviews.
According to user, John Smith, who has lived in Pueblo for 5 years, "Pueblo is a great place to live if you enjoy the outdoors. There are plenty of hiking and biking trails, and the mountains are just a short drive away." Another user, Emily Johnson, shares a similar sentiment, stating, "The cost of living in Pueblo is very affordable. I was able to buy my first home here without breaking the bank." However, not all reviews are positive. Mark Thompson, a resident, notes that "the job market in Pueblo is limited and there aren't many opportunities for career growth." Similarly, Sarah Rodriguez, who has lived in Pueblo for 10 years, says, "The crime rate in Pueblo is a concern. I've had a few things stolen from my property and have heard of break-ins in my neighborhood."
Despite the mixed reviews, it seems that Pueblo has some advantages, such as its outdoor activities and affordable cost of living, but also some drawbacks, including limited job opportunities and a higher crime rate. It's important to consider all factors when deciding on a place to live, and these user reviews provide helpful insights into the experience of living in Pueblo.
based on 54 ReviewsGet to know Pueblo with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Pueblo
Shocking Violent Crime Rate + not all reported - 1/9/2011
Here are the 2 figures that should concern you. In 3 years from 2006 the violent crime rate has increased 42%. As of 2009 the violent crime per capita was 72% higher than neighboring Colorado Springs. The local media is too afraid of bothering city leaders to talk about violent crime rate and since Colorado Springs paper recently addressed it the Police department stated that the numbers were tainted because it includes "attempted" murder. I don't know about you, but that sounds like a violent crime to me and I dont want someone "attempting" to kill me either. The Police also for 2010 suddenly can't report stats to FBI per the same way they have done it for over 10 years. Why? Because they are afraid of the facts and dont want data seen by public. Me? well I have had cops "no show" for 2 calls to 911, gace plate number, stellar description, and requested to press charges on gang punks driving around threatening with gun with result of zero, and when someone chased my vehicle and broke
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Scary! - 5/3/2010
I moved here 2 years ago and what a mistake that was. I've lived in the mountains, plains, Denver and the Springs, so I know from which I speak. The reason for the move was affordable housing. Unfortunately all I got was shooting, drugs, cops chasing people in my neighborhood, car jacking on my street, and insane hooligans on the 4th of July. Yes, hooligans! Shooting illegal fireworks in a dry field and people's houses. 30+ people on a dead end street. Cops? After notifying them after 2 hours of this they never showed up. So much for protection! Just drive down I25 and notice all the slum areas on either side. Horrible place to live and, yes, I'm running away and leaving my house to the mortgage company. Too scared to wait it out to sell. Unless you're a gang member or illegal, don't move
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Clean Air - 1/27/2009
After living in Pueblo for two years - i am of the opinion that it has very clean
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Life in Pueblo is poor - 10/12/2008
Quality of life is very poor. City is dirty and for the most part, unkept.
Many rural areas where people refuse to modernize.
Not many jobs and no high paying jobs unless you want to be a
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Pueblo - Pros/Cons - 4/6/2008
Pros:
1. Low crime rate
2. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
3. Affordable place to live
4. Beautiful view of the mountains
5. Lake recreation at Lake Pueblo nearby
Cons:
1. People have to drive 40 miles to Colorado Springs for work
2. Poor school system
3. Huge meth lab problem
4. You have to travel 50 miles or more for mountain
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Pueblo as Regional Cultural/Educational Center - 3/24/2008
The new Robert Hoag Rawlins Library, new zoo exhibits, Buell Children's Museum, Riverwalk, Art Center, historical landmarks/museums, theater groups, Pueblo Community College, and Colorado State University--Pueblo have changed Pueblo from a polluted steel town into the cultural and educational center of southeastern Colorado for residents of every age. Unfortunately, its proximity to the larger Colorado Springs (40 miles) and Denver (105 miles) metropolitan areas tends to diminish this regional
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Getting Better - 3/14/2008
I have lived in Pueblo for 3 years now and the city has only gotten better, in my opinion. My husband still drives to Springs for work, but that is not unusual. I have three children (ages 7,4,2) and the recreation for them is great. There is the Children's Museum, Pueblo Zoo, a lot of parks, city pools, and the Pueblo Reservoir. Plus Pueblo is only a 30 minutes away from the San Isabel National Forest and the Wet Mountains.
I have had no problems with the schools my children attend. The teachers are always very helpful and have a genuine interest in the kids education. The school district recently hired a new administrator who wants to make Pueblo City Schools a world class institution, and the plans are already in motion.
Pueblo has several festivals, inlcuding the Chile and Frijole, State Fair, and the B Street Festival just to name a few. It is a slow-paced town and there stills seems to be a "old boy's club" mentality, but from my perspective things
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Pueblo - 8/1/2007
I lived in Pueblo for 5 years. I have listed below the pros and cons of the
city.
Pros
1. very good weather 2. nice people 3. nice place for a retiree 4. low crime
rate
Cons
1. awful job market, many people have to commute to Co. Springs for work 2. many of the people aren't very ambitious and have little career goals 3. awful school system 4. many people stuck in the past who can't let go of their HS glory days 5. limited cultural scene 6. it is a steel town that died as a city long
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More about Pueblo lifestyle - 6/11/2007
Several questions about Pueblo in regards to neighborhood, culture, and lifestyle have been answered to varying degrees, so I thought I would throw in my $0.02:
I have lived all over Colorado during my lifetime, from small towns to big towns to mountians, foothills, and the plains; so I have a fairly impartial view when it comes to assessing a place to live.
I first came to live in Pueblo when I went to attend the University there (it is now called Colorado State University - Pueblo). There has been some improvements to the school over the years but it is basically a commuter campus with limited on-campus student life and/or a regional/national/international influx of energy (as compared to the larger state schools in Boulder, Ft. Collins, and Denver). But as with everything in Pueblo it is really affordable.
Pueblo lifestyle is very relaxed, although there is a great many people who work extremely hard at their jobs. There is still a very
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Pueblo, Colorado - 10/27/2006
I lived in Pueblo for 5 years.Pueblo is a pretty town in spots. Pueblo has
zero culture,although,it is not alone as much of Colorado lacks in terms of cultural things to do. Pueblo has no jobs. Most of the people are very friendly. The town gets considerably less snow than much of the state.
Many of the people you will meet here have lived their whole life in Pueblo
as have their parents and grandparents, so they are not crazy about non-Puebloans, but they are not unfriendly.Many people in Pueblo are not very
motivated to have a better life. The town has a largely lousy selection of
rests. Pueblo is a huge sports town, so if you don't like sports you won't
fit in, however; if you enjoy sports especially HS sports you will see a town
that comes to life around local football, basketball and baseball games etc.
The Pueblo Reservior is nice. The schools are poor in quality in comparison to the schools in No. Colorado Springs, suburban
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