Highlands Ranch Ranked #12 as Best Places to LiveIn the August 2010 issue of CNN Money a list of the 100 Best Places to Live was published and Highlands Ranch CO was ranked as #12. 

The blurb on Highlands Ranch highlights factors such as over 8,100 acres of  open space, the parks & community activities as a draw as well as the school districts.  As someone that very much enjoys the amenities of the area, I would agree – I enjoy the open space, trails and parks on pretty much a daily basis.

And as a Highlands Ranch Realtor®, I know that when folks are interested in seeing Highlands Ranch real estate with me, it is generally those same factors that they mention as their drawing points.

Location

I would also add the location – getting in & out of downtown in several manners in very easy (although I am sure we will all be very happy once the C470 construction is completed) and the growth of the RTD light rail has added to that convenience. 

Other “Best Places to Live”?

Highlands Ranch was not the only mention in Colorado.  Other places in the top 25 were Fort Collins (6) and Broomfield (25).  Other Colorado mentions include: Loveland (33) and Arvada (58).   You can view the entire list and articles relating to the list here at CNN Money.