Random Best Places In Colorado To Live (25 items)

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  (#21) Fort Collins

  • Colorado, USA

  Population: 164,196

  Median income: $59,357

  Median home price: $338,100

  Pros: Fort Collins is best known as a craft beer haven and is home to the nationally popular New Belgium brewery. The surround wilderness is loaded with bike trails and hiking trails that are popular with locals.

  Cons: Home prices are more than twice the national average and education funding cuts have led to extensive layoffs in local schools.
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  (#9) Aurora

  • Colorado, USA

  Population: 362,249

  Median income: $59,467

  Median home price: $253,400

  Pros: Aurora offers many of the amenities we associate with Colorado, such as wide-open space, beautiful nature, and bright blue skies. There are hiking trails, bike trails, and abundant entertainment options within the city limits.

  Cons: However, when looking to settle down, consider the fact Aurora's high school graduation rate is 5 percent lower than the state average and its school test scores are 45 percent below the national average. Crime rates are nearly 20 percent higher than the rest of the state and household income is 12 percent lower.
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  (#16) Lakewood

  • Colorado, USA

  Population: 154,368

  Median income: $59,144

  Median home price: $332,700

  Pros: With miles of hiking trails and dozens of spacious parks, Lakewood is one of the most outdoor-friendly communities in Colorado. While the city center offers plenty of shopping and restaurants, the true beauty of Lakewood lies in its parks and reservoirs, with countless activities for tourists and locals alike.

  Cons: The city's high crime rate could be considered a major hindrance for any potential residents, with a crime rate 79 percent higher than that of the rest of the state and twice the national average. The cost of living is slightly above the state average, while the average household income is below the Colorado average.
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  (#23) Thornton

  • Colorado, USA

  Population: 136,690

  Median income: $75,289

  Median home price: $284,300

  Pros: Located in the area surround Denver, Thornton has many of the benefits of big-city life with few of the drawbacks. Household incomes are higher than the rest of the state on average, and home ownership is 10 percent higher than the national average. Cost of living and crime rates are also below the state averages.

  Cons: Home values are below the Colorado average, and for the 30 percent of residents who do not own their homes, rent costs are 27 percent higher than the national average. While high school graduation rates are even with the national average, test scores run 40 percent behind the rest of the nation.
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  (#14) Centennial

  • Colorado, USA

  Population: 109,935

  Median income: $70,950

  Median home price: $319,000

  Pros: Centennial is one of the most family-friendly cities in Colorado, with 84 percent of the population married and 54 percent with kids. Low crime rates and high employment numbers also combine to make Centennial a desirable locale for people looking to settle down.

  Cons: Those looking to settle down in Centennial will need a good job or a good chunk of savings, however, with the cost of living among the highest in Colorado, relative to the town's size. Likewise, real estate prices are nearly 30 percent higher than in the rest of the state.
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  (#25) Broomfield

  • Rocky Mountains

  Population: 66,529

  Median income: $84,349

  Median home price: $383,600

  Pros: Low crime rates, highly rated schools, and proximity to larger cities Denver and Boulder make Broomfield an ideal place to settle down for people who want a little city life and a little suburban life.  

  Cons: Transportation costs are higher than the national average, while median home prices are more than double the average in the rest of the country.

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