Colorado Cities Dominate 'Best Places to Live' List

U.S. News analyzed the 150 most popular areas to find the best places to live. To make the top of the list, a city needs to have good value, be desirable place to live, have a strong job market, and a high quality of life… and Colorado cities snagged 4 of the top 5 spaces.

Now is the time to invest in Colorado’s multifamily market. reach out to learn more about listings available in each city.

October, 2020

 
 

#1 in Best Places to Live

Boulder, Colorado

7.8 Overall Score | 8.3 Quality of Life | 6.3 Value

 
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#2 in Best Places to Live

Denver, Colorado

7.4 Overall Score | 7.0 Quality of Life | 6.6 Value

 
 

#4 in Best Places to Live

Colorado Springs, Colorado

7.4 Overall Score | 6.9 Quality of Life | 6.5 Value

 
 

#5 in Best Places to Live

Fort Collins, Colorado

7.4 Overall Score | 7.6 Quality of Life | 6.0 Value

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