Best Places to Live in Colorado

Colorado is a southwestern U.S. state known for its vivid landscape of mountains, forests, high plains and desert lands spread across its diverse terrain—home to some of America’s most beloved national parks including Rocky Mountain National Park and Mesa Verde National Park. Colorado's capital city of Denver also boasts several popular attractions including Coors Field (an outdoor baseball stadium)and Red Rocks Amphitheater (known for its stunning live performances). With over 5 million residents now calling Colorado home — this vibrant mountain paradise provides visitors with heavenly views full of snow-capped peaks year-round.

State: Colorado
County: El Paso, Denver, 64 total
Metro Area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, Colorado_Springs, 17 total
City: Denver, Colorado Springs, 451 total

Zip Codes: 80013, 80219, 80015, 80134, 80631, 80634, 80229, 80525, 80504, 80016, 525 total
Cost of Living: 20.5% higher

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Colorado, Wa Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Colorado is 6.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). 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 20.5% 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

In the last Presidential election, Colorado remained strongly Democratic, 55.4% to 41.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Colorado's population is 5,723,176 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 11.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 25.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Colorado is Real Estate: $527,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.5%.

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

Best Places to Live in Colorado Rankings

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Housing Market in Colorado

It's a good time to buy in Colorado. Home Appreciation is up 5.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Colorado is $527,200.

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Reviews for Colorado 79 Reviews

Think Twice Please - 10/5/2020
I've lived here since 1996 [when I was 9] and have to say it used to be a five-star state. Great views, fairly average cost of living.110.0 in Denver 12 years ago on... Read More

Andrew | Colorado Springs, CO | Reply | 2 Replies

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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

Joshua | Eufaula, OK | Reply | 2 Replies

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 | 6 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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