ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, Colorado

It's no secret: ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is simply one of the best places to live in the nation. Sitting at the base of the Rocky Mountains, ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ's mild climate and gorgeous scenery are an unbeatable combination. The city is considered one of the nation's elite spots for health, culture, business environment, and overall quality of life.
 

ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ - the basics.

  • Located 30 miles northwest of Denver
  • Elevation: 5,430 feet
  • Average temperature: 64/37° F 
  • 300+ days of sunshine annually
  • Annual snowfall: 83 inches 
  • Population: City of ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ - 97,385; including surrounding areas - 293,161
  • Median age: 29
  • 30.5% of the population holds graduate degrees

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In 2024, ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the.