Best Places to Live in Colorado

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the state of Colorado, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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$529,900

607 Manitou Ave
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 2364 SqFt

$495,000

40958 Beaver Trail Ln
Bed 5 | Bath 4 | 2824 SqFt

$250,000

1959 County Road 12
Bed 3 | Bath 1 | 816 SqFt

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Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Colorado
County: Denver, El Paso, 64 total
Metro Area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, Colorado_Springs, 17 total
Political Ideology: Leaning liberal

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Denver, Colorado Springs, 451 total
Zip Codes: 80013, 80219, 80015, 80134, 80631, 80634, 80229, 80525, 80504, 80016, 525 total

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Colorado is 3.1% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Colorado jobs have increased by 3.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Colorado's cost of living is 31.5% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Colorado's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the state of Colorado, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Colorado voted Democratic in the last three Presidential elections, after voting Republican in 2000 and 2004. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Colorado's population is 5,436,519 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 11.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Colorado is $380,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.6%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Colorado public schools spend $10,243 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18.5 students per teacher in Colorado. More Education

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Housing Market in Colorado

It's a good time to buy in Colorado. Home Appreciation is up 6.9% in the last 12 months. Browse Colorado Real Estate

The median home price in Colorado is $380,200. Browse Homes in this Range.

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Reviews for Colorado 78 Reviews

Colorado is Awedome - 8/8/2019
I’m from Oklahoma and I absolutely love Colorado!!!! I plan on moving around the Castle Rock or Monument area once I retire from the military. Housing is expensive in... Read More

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Outsiders ruined this state for me (A NATIVE) - 5/31/2019
I am a colorado native. I was born here and have lived here 24 years. I used to love it here, 10 years ago i would have given it 4 stars, But ever since it was THE FIRST... Read More

Jamie | Lafayette, CO | Reply | 1 Reply

colorado sucks - 1/3/2018
Landlocked. Nearest beach is very far away. Brown. Nothing is green for half of the year. The high altitude and dry weather can reak havoc on your skin and... Read More

wyomingrancher#307 | Glenrock, WY | Reply | 4 Replies

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ZIP CODES IN COLORADO

80013, 80219, 80015, 80134, 80631, 80634, 80229, 80525, 80504, 80016, 525 total

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