September 2024
Colorado #4 Best State to Work In
Wealth of Geeks recently compiled a list of the 24 best U.S. States to work in by calculating a happiness score out of 100. Competitive employee compensation, modest injury and quit rates, and below-average working hours were found to be the key metrics that make Colorado a top choice for job satisfaction. Click here to view the complete set of findings.
Denver ranks as a Smartest US City
ProptechOS, a real estate technology company, recently released a list of the 'smartest, tech-friendly cities' in the US and Denver came in at #14. Factors taken into consideration included tech infrastructure & connectivity, sustainability, the tech job market, and preparedness for a smarter future. Click here to view the map and full set of findings.
U.S. News & World Report: Top Colorado Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report recently released a list of top hospitals in Colorado. The top five included two ties, with the rankings as follows: #1 UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, #2 (tie) UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland and Intermountain Health St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, #4 UCHealth Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs and #5 (tie) Penrose-St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs and Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree. Click here for the complete list of hospital rankings by U.S. News and World Report.
August 2024
Colorado Cities and Universities Earn Top Rankings in National Lists
Several Colorado communities have been topping the ranks! Stacker analyzed cities with 200,0000+ populations to produce their list of "Best big cities to live in America". Denver ranked #36 and Colorado Springs #48. In a separate Travel+Leisure MSN article, "9 Best Places to Live in the Western U.S.," Boulder was featured as a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, thriving arts community and for serving as a hub for tech industries. Last but not least, Money recently ranked 6 Colorado universities among the best in the US: Colorado College, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University Fort Collins, Regis University, University of Colorado Boulder and University of Denver.
State economy 'strong & resilient'
The recently released Colorado Business Review shows that Colorado's economy is remaining strong and resilient in 2024. The state unemployment rate of 3.8% is below the national average of 4.1%. Economists also project the state will add 49,600 jobs in 2024, up from original predictions made for the year. The review is prepared by The Leeds Business Research Division at the University of Colorado. Click here to read the full review.
IRES 2nd Quarter Report
Information and Real Estate Services (IRES) recently released their Q2 2024 MarketWatch Report. In Larimer County, the median sales price was $615,000 for Q2-2024, a 5.7% change year-over-year. The number of closed sales was down 5.43% dropping to 1,305. In Weld County, the median sales price was $515,000 for Q2-2024, a 2.0% increase year-over-year. The number of closed sales was down 4.5%, coming in at 1,492. In Boulder County, the median sales price was $875,000 for Q2-2024, a 2.9% year-over-year decrease. The number of closed sales was up 4.6%, coming in at 957.
July 2024
Colorado communities named Best Places to Live
U.S. News & World Report recently released their 2024-25 Best Places to Live and several Colorado communities topped the list. Out of 150 U.S. cities measured, Colorado Springs ranked #3, Boulder #10, Fort Collins #39 and Denver #40. All cities were assessed in regard to affordability, job market, desirability, net migration and quality of life. Click here to read the full report.
Grand Lake receives 10Best Readers Choice Award
USA Today turned to their readers to select the 10 best lakes for swimming in the US. Colorado's Grand Lake made the list, joining iconic destinations like Geneva Lake, Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Grand Lake is mostly surrounded by Rocky Mountain National Park, and is located approximate 50 miles west of Estes Park. The lake was noted for being a great place for people to kayak, paddleboard and swim. Click here to read the full article.
The Taffy Shop named #1 Candy Store
Great news for Coloradoans with a sweet tooth! USA Today released their list of the 10 Best Candy Stores across the U.S. and The Taffy Shop in Estes Park ranked #1. Established in 1935, this beloved candy store uses a secret recipe secured in a safety deposit box that hasn't changed since the store doors opened. Pop by to get the renowned Estes Park Salt Water Taffy or try one of the featured flavors of the day!