Why Denver Residents are Relocating to Loveland, CO
The Fort Collins-Loveland region is one of the fastest-growing areas in Colorado, and with plenty of recreation, job opportunities and economic vitality, more and more people are deciding to move to the “Gateway to the Rockies.” With this migration to Loveland there are many in-state transplants, and with a limited supply of homes for sale near Denver, many are relocating to the Loveland area looking for a better quality of life.
Loveland isn’t new to the spotlight, and has been noticed as one of the Best Places to Live by Money Magazine, Best Performing City by Forbes, and Most Satisfied City by Live Happy Magazine. In 2014, Sunset Magazine also featured Loveland’s Arts District and Downtown.
The Loveland crime rate is 37% lower than the national U.S. average for comparably sized cities, and 50% lower than the Denver crime rate. Additionally, the housing market is thriving, and recent data predicts that Fort Collins-metro home values will grow by 7.5% during the next year, compared to the 3.2% national average.
According to the Gallup and Healthways Wellbeing Index, Loveland-Fort Collins is not only ranked as the No. 3 Happiest City in the country, but also the third Healthiest Small City and third Skinniest Metro Area.
The region is home to two major universities, Colorado State University and University of Northern Colorado, and two excellent community colleges, Aims Community College and Front Range Community College. This presence of higher education creates a wealth of talent in the region and a hub for business, tech and innovation.
The cost of living in Loveland reflects the national average, with the median in the U.S. ranking as 100. As of 2008, the American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association listed the composite Cost of Living Index for Loveland at 94.1.
The Loveland Chamber of Commerce offers several relocation resources for new residents, you can learn more by visiting its website. If you’re ready to make the leap and move to one of Colorado’s fastest growing cities, start by checking out the Loveland CO new homes available at The Lakes at Centerra, a lifestyle neighborhood within the award winning master-planned community of Centerra located off of I-25 and Highway 34.
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