2018 Best Places to Retire in ColoradoAbout this List

Holly Hills

• Suburb of Denver, CO
• 5

Current Resident: I have lived in this neighborhood for 30 years and I love the proximity of it to all areas of Metro Denver. Where I live is close to the light rail, Highline Canal, and several shopping areas, it's like a mini city in and of itself. The only major dislike I have for the area and the state, in general, is that housing has become so expensive, it is difficult to live in the vicinity of Denver without having to work two jobs or have a six-figure income. Many people are getting priced out of their homes and apartments due to the influx of people moving in and a housing shortage. Also, traffic has become a nightmare!
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• A+

• A

• A+

• 2,684 Population

Lincoln Park

• Town in Colorado

• C+

• C

• A

• 2,977 Population

Yuma

• Town in Colorado
• 11

Niche User: Everyone knows everyone, and the area is open and beautiful. No huge buildings or big corporations, only fields and horizions as far as the eye can see. If you want privacy or lots of land, this is the place for you.
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• B+

• B-

• A

• 3,593 Population

Estes Park

• Town in Colorado
• 6

Current Resident: Estes Park is a great lively town to live in. During the summer there are events every weekend. The only problems are the crowds, especially during summer season.
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• B+

• B

• A-

• 6,230 Population

Genesee

• Town in Colorado
• 3

Current Resident: Genesee is the best mountain community close to Denver. HOA dues are super low, especially for what you get: 2 clubhouses, 2 pools, 4 tennis courts, pickleball courts, playgrounds, fitness center, hiking trails, snow removal, slash pickup, on-site management, private patrol, community events and activities. All utilities are underground and we have our own water treatment plant and sewer treatment plant. There are fire hydrants everywhere and a fully-equipped fire station in the middle of the district. The roads are always plowed by the county because they are a school bus route. It is quiet, peaceful, and beautiful and clear nights are filled with stars due to dark-sky efforts.
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• A

• B+

• A-

• 3,625 Population

Salida

• Town in Colorado
• 6

Visitor: We have visited Salida on a few occasions. It seems to be a nice, friendly town. The town celebrates Gay Pride as well as typical western events. Interesting place!
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• B+

• B+

• A-

• 5,430 Population

Cedaredge

• Town in Colorado
• 4

Current Resident: Most people are great, beautiful scenery, many nice places to eat. Being on the base of the Grand Mesa and beautiful. Grocery store, pharmacy, and dollar store make shopping for all your basics convenient.
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• B-

• B-

• A-

• 2,266 Population

Acres Green

• Suburb of Denver, CO
• 4

Niche User: The crime here is very little and not concerning at all. I feel very safe, both at night and during the day. There are several police who live in the area and a fire station right down the road.
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• A

• A-

• A-

• 2,926 Population

Cañon City

• Town in Colorado
• 51

Current Resident: Canon City has about 15000 citizens. It is a friendly place that sits at the base of a small mountain range in Colorado. There are lots of outdoor activities in Canon City - fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, white water rafting, mountain biking, etc. The community is safe, clean, and inviting. There are not a lot of good job opportunities in Canon City, but there are larger towns within diving distance. Colorado Springs is 45 minutes and Pueblo is 30 minutes by car. Canon City is a great place to live a relaxing life, grow up, raise a family, or retire.
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• B-

• C

• A-

• 16,445 Population

Redlands

• Town in Colorado
• 10

Niche User: I plan on leaving this area when I go to college, but I know I will be back here to raise my kids, because this is an area that I want my kids to grow up in. It's the perfect mix between small community and big city. We have all the resources of a big city but have the living of a small town. Everyone seems to know one another, and has family here. The schools are improving for the most part, and the town continues to grow.
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• B

• B-

• A-

• 9,187 Population

Orchard City

• Town in Colorado

• C+

• B-

• A-

• 3,043 Population

Las Animas

• Town in Colorado
• 3

• C+

• B-

• A-

• 1,909 Population

Centennial

• Suburb of Denver, CO
• 252

Current Resident: I have grown up in Centennial and I absolutely love it. The schools are fantastic and my neighborhood is great for families with kids of all ages and pets. Centennial is home to everything you would ever need and we're close to fun attractions like Elitch Gardens, the Denver Zoo, the Botanical Garderns and museums. Having lived in other parts of Colorado, I can safely say that Centennial is one of the best places to be. Centennial is amazing!
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• A+

• A

• A-

• 107,862 Population

Montrose

• Town in Colorado
• 23

Current Resident: Montrose is a farming town with a population under 20,000 people. It has grown within the past 10 years and now encompasses many small businesses. Scenic views of the San Juan Mountains and the Adobe Clay Hills of the Gunnison National Conservation area surround the valley and give hope to adventures abroad.

Property values are continuing to grow and the town's diversity is along with it! Opportunity's here within employment are either blue collar or a family run business. Overall, a great town to start a family.
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• B

• B-

• A-

• 19,016 Population

Cherry Creek

• Suburb of Denver, CO
• 12

Niche User: My neighborhood has great schools, restaurants, businesses and other activities within a close proximity. It is also extremely safe and recognized as a great neighborhood!
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• A+

• A

• B+

• 12,053 Population

Eaton

• Town in Colorado
• 14

Current Resident: I would say that Eaton Colorado is a very family oriented place and is also welcoming to others who would like to join. We are all pretty close and care for one another, but even though we are so close also causes things like everyone knows everyones business and just that overall neighborhood vibe.
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• A-

• A-

• B+

• 4,791 Population

Walsenburg

• Town in Colorado
• 15

Current Resident: It is a small town with very helpful people levIng in it. It is very quite but the community is good and you will feel safe.
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• B-

• C+

• B+

• 2,917 Population

Greenwood Village

• Suburb of Denver, CO
• 42

Visitor: This is where my grandma lives and it is where I grew up. I can remember coming here a lot when she babysat my sisters and I. Now, as a teen, I absolutely love coming to the neighborhood. It is active, safe, and clean. I hope I can one day live here +!
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• A+

• A

• B+

• 15,208 Population

Rocky Ford

• Town in Colorado
• 10

Current Resident: Rocky Ford is a small farming community known for its rich produce. It's the watermelon capital of the world. Stop by in late summer as you are traveling and you will find the best fruit around.
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• B-

• C+

• B+

• 3,858 Population

Cortez

• Town in Colorado
• 21

Current Resident: Its a quiet little town, it has grown a lot since my family and I moved here in 1996. Nestled in the Mesa Verde mountain, its beautiful country. There are lot of things to do here if your an outdoors person. During the summer there is river rafting (Dolores and La Plata River are here locally), 3 lakes within 10 minutes of town, and fishing. There are a lot places to hike and explore. In the winter there are ski lifts that are an hour away. There is also ice fishing at some lakes. This is a great place to raise a family or to simply retire. The only down fall is there is only one walmart and a few grocery stores. If those that like to shop, you have to travel about an hour to either Durango, CO or Farmington, NM. There isn't too many bad things you can say about living in this rural area.
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• B-

• C

• B+

• 8,683 Population

Trinidad

• Town in Colorado
• 41

Current Resident: While it may appear that my overall score and individual scores don't match up, I think personally believe four stars is fair. For anyone who isn't to caught up in themselves or material things Trinidad is an ideal town to grow up. Not too small so you get a taste of the 'real world,' and not too big so you get to enjoy its rural charm.
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• B-

• C+

• B+

• 8,280 Population

Evergreen

• Town in Colorado
• 39

Current Resident: Evergreen is a wonderful mountain community nestled in the foothills of Colorado. It is about a 40-minute drive from Denver, and many people commute to Denver for work. However, much of the community will describe living here as being trapped in a bubble, as much of the group here is quite like-minded in their beliefs. There are some inherent discriminations that run deep here. Also the housing market is quite expensive as this is a mostly middle-upper class community.
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• A

• B+

• B+

• 8,580 Population

Littleton

• Suburb of Denver, CO
• 164

Current Resident: Littleton is a great family locations. There are plenty of pools, parks, and open space near by. Everyone I have encountered is very friendly. Overall I always feel safe, no matter the hour I'm out driving around or going to the grocery. There are lots of convenient stores and malls around which is nice for things to do or if you need to just run a quick errand. I also love how close it is to everything! Only 1 hour and 15 min from most the front range ski resorts, 20 min from Denver, and 10 min to 45 min to some amazing hiking. Littleton has something to do for everyone and is an amazing place to live.
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• A

• A

• B+

• 45,072 Population

Louisville

• Suburb of Denver, CO
• 39

Current Resident: Louisville is a fantastic town and is a really great place to grow up. It is a pretty small town but it is growing consistently. I went through the public school system in Louisville and the teachers are great and really care about the work that they're doing. Louisville is not the most diverse of places, but because it is growing as Denver is, I am sure this will change soon. While Louisville is fairly expensive, there are towns just on its borders like Superior and Lafayette that are more affordable and are still close to Louisville's downtown and schools. If you are looking for a town with a lot of personality and charm that is still close to the mountains and the city, Louisville is the perfect place.
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• A+

• A

• B+

• 19,972 Population

La Junta

• Town in Colorado
• 26

Current Resident: La Junta is a small rural community that is a great place to raise your kids. Their isn't much crime and the schools are decent, with small class sizes. However, there isn't a lot to do in the town. There is a movie theater and bowling alley but not many other opportunities for kids to play. Most of us just hang out at each other's house. There are a few job opportunities but difficult to get into them.
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• B-

• C

• B+

• 6,978 Population