Best Places to Live in Colorado

If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in Colorado, you’ve come to the right place!

Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget. 

Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in Colorado:

• What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
• What is the job market like in the area? 
• How is commuting and transportation? 
• How good are public schools in the area?
• Is it a safe place to live? 
• What is the culture like? 
• What is there to do for fun? 
• What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?

With that said, our picks for the best places to live in Colorado include:

1. Denver
2. Boulder
3. Fort Collins

Read why they made the list below!

1. Denver

Denver is located in Denver County within the central part of Colorado.

With a population of 705,500, Denver ranks largest in Colorado. It’s a large city with an urban feel in most areas. 

Denver’s climate is classified as humid continental with four seasons. Average highs range from 45 to 90 throughout the year, with July being the hottest month on average. 

Average lows range from 18 to 60, with December being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate Denver on a few key categories:

2. Boulder

Boulder is located in Boulder County within the north central part of Colorado. It is home to the University of Colorado. 

With a population of 106,400, Boulder ranks 12th largest in Colorado. It’s a medium sized city with a suburban and urban feel in most areas. 

Boulder’s weather ranges from mild to very cold in the winter to hot and dry in the summer. 

Here’s how we rate Boulder on a few key categories:

3. Fort Collins

Fort Collins is located in Larimer County within the northern part of Colorado.

With a population of 165,000, Fort Collins ranks 4th largest in Colorado. It’s a medium sized city with a suburban feel in most areas. 

Here’s how we rate Fort Collins on a few key categories:

Next Steps: Prepare for your Move

Moving to a new state or new city can be a pretty daunting process! Trust us, we’ve been there. 

That’s why we’ve created this site to help you along the way. Check out some of our other resources as you continue down the path towards your new home:

• Moving to Colorado Checklist
• What’s it like living in Colorado?

Plus, we’ve made it easy for you to shop and compare all different types of insurance policies as you prepare for your move. (Expert tip: This is one of the BEST ways to save some money). Get started below:

• Car Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Home Insurance
• Renter’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Motorcycle Insurance