Pikes Peak as seen from Douglas County The Denver metro area consists of 7 close by counties.  One of the most popular counties to reside in this decade is Douglas County, home to Highlands  Ranch, Parker, Lone Tree, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Larkspur and Sedalia.

Currently Douglas County is the 6th fastest growing county in the U.S. down from #1 of previous years.  Growth has slowed down a little, but the popularity of Douglas County has  not slowed at all. National media agrees, read on:

Castle Rock of Douglas County is featured the August 2007 issue of Family Circle Magazine for being one of the 10 Best Towns for Families.  The criteria for being considered was to "blend affordable houses, good jobs, top-rated schools, wide-open spaces, and a lot less stress." Castle  Rock certainly qualifies with all those features!

Castle Rock is located south of Denver on I-25.  It is midway between Denver and Colorado Springs making it an excellent choice for families who may work in each of the major Colorado cities.

 Douglas County was  featured in Money Magazine as one of the "skinniest" counties. It ranked 18th on the list for job growth.

Parker, another popular Douglas County hometown, was ranked 30th on the "100 best Places to Live" list.

Castle Rock town clockDouglas county as a whole offers a nice blend of both town and rural living.  Residents enjoy close proximity to the recreation in the mountains and the sizzle of Denver culture, all never more than 60 minutes away.

The Douglas County School District is headquartered in Castle Rock and is officially the 3rd largest school district in Colorado. As a result of the influx of new students, the district is in the process of building more schools.  Students in Douglas county can almost count on attending a new or fairly new facility.

Academic achievements of students in the Douglas County school average well above the overall Colorado state averages in all grades.  Douglas County is a destination for parents wanting to place their children in an excellent learning environment.

Need more information about Douglas County real estate visit my website!

Kristal Kraft

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TheBerkshire Group, REALTORS
3801 E. Florida Ave., Suite 400
Denver, Colorado 80210
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18 Comments on Where do you want to live? Consider Douglas County Colorado

JUL
24
2007
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Hi Kristal, I always wanted to visit Colorado.  Looks like Douglas County should be on my list.  :-)
9:56am • #1
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Kristal - Excellent information on Douglas County---you are certainly the go to person for Douglas County homes and real estate.

10:00am • #2
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Kristal,  These kind of posts make me want to go right out, take some pictures, and post about all the cool towns in our area, including Douglas county just across the mighty Columbia River.
10:18am • #3
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I love Colorado.  The Rainbow Trout practically jump on your fly before it hits the water.  The deer walk the roadside.  The lakes are deep, cold and full of fish.  The sky is crystal clear.  The Rocky Mountain view from Colorado Springs is picture perfect. 

I didn't love Pike's Peak. 

10:33am • #4
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KK, you paint a very inviting picture of Douglas county.
12:47pm • #5
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I have never been to Colorado, but would love to someday.  This is a good example of a local post. From the information provided I feel like I know Douglas county.
10:00pm • #6
JUL
25
2007
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Kristal I just love that bottom photo it is so charming!
3:09pm • #7
It is a pretty nice place we live in, isn't it?
4:55pm • #8
JUL
26
2007
5 Featured Posts
Kristal, love those pictures!  By the way, how did you copyright them?  Nice touch!
12:03am • #9
JUL
29
2007
268,845 Points 18 Featured Posts Outside Blog
What a fabulous post - it definitely makes you want to know and see more - Well done Kristal - as always love those pictures. 
12:57am • #10
JUL
30
2007
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There are lots of people in Douglas county who seem to really like it.  The nice thing is that there is still plenty of open space there too.  It is a nice part of the Denver metro area.
12:39am • #11
AUG
02
2007
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What beautiful pictures Kristal!  As usual an awesome post!!!
9:43pm • #12
AUG
04
2007

Kristal:

I love your posts.  So full of information and very professionally done.  In CO this week, Genesee, wonderful place.  Didn't realize how much I miss it living in AZ most of the time.  Consider yourself lucky.

Ken 

 

Ken
8:49am • #13
AUG
10
2007
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If you have someone who likes the mountains, but wants a bit milder winter, send them our way!
11:52pm • #14
AUG
19
2007
193,680 Points 64 Featured Posts Outside Blog
But wait, do you live in Douglas county?  If not I will consider it.
6:53pm • #15
:)-
kk
8:33pm • #16
AUG
21
2007
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Douglas County...if/when I move back to Colorado I'll be looking to live there. 
10:54pm • #17
AUG
25
2007
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Any good places to fish for trout in Douglas County?

Will be out in your neck of the woods on 1 September for a week; three other buddies and I will be trying to catch (and release) some wiley trout.

Think it will snow?

10:03am • #18

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