Everyone’s talking about the Denver Colorado metropolitan area – whether it’s the vibrant cultural and recreational activities, the nearby skiing, the championship sports teams and venues, or the spectacular new airport. The Denver Colorado metro area is poised to become the virtual hub for leading global firms in computer hardware and software, telecommunications, and biotechnology.
The Denver metropolitan area is located where the east meets the west…where the Rocky Mountains begin and the eastern plains end. Only 346 miles west of the geographic center of the United States, Denver is centrally located and lies in the foothills of the Rocky Mountain region. The Denver metro area offers an excellent location to serve the entire nation, especially the fast growing western and southwestern regions of the United States.
Denver’s climate, boasting 300 sunny days a year, offers new residents the four seasons with a mild and dry climate throughout the year.
The cost of living in the Denver metro area is lower than most major cities. The Denver metro area has a strong housing market, with good levels of appreciation and an active market. A good mix of both executive housing and entry-level housing exists.
All modes of transportation except water converge in the Denver metro area. Providing access to the rest of the United States and the world. Excellent highway systems, the new light-rail system, and bus service gives residents excellent means for commuting.
Metropolitan Denver has more than doubled in population since 1960. This represents an annual growth rate of about 2.4 percent since 1990. Denver has evolved into a city with a very high concentration of “baby boomers,” and has a median age that is very close to the U.S. median age of 34.4. (Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation)