An unbeatable quality of life and community is available in South Denver:

• Exceptional neighborhoods and schools
• Unparalleled quality of recreation
• Close to the Colorado Rockies
• Dry and sunny climate
• 8th largest light rail system and growing

Imagine the beauty of the Rocky Mountains right in your own backyard! When you live and work in the charming state of Colorado, you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy the natural beauty of our surroundings.

With 300 days of sunshine each year, your time in the great outdoors can be even more plentiful. The city of Denver is just a short drive from some of the nation's best skiing resorts. Even for the non-skier, these resorts offer scenic hiking, biking and walking trails, shops and restaurants. Other outdoor activities range from canoeing to fishing to rock climbing and everything in between.

Metro Denver has an enviable quality of life  that quite simply makes it one of the best places in the U.S. to live and work. Low taxes, coupled with high household incomes, keep the region's cost of living at or near the national average. 

Colorado boasts a very healthy population due to the walkability of its many cities and the prevalence of outdoor activities. In fact, our residents are the thinnest in the nation, and rank second for participation in physical activities.

From pre-school to post doctorate, metro Denver has first-class educational resources. Our public schools are highly rated, with alternative learning options, such as charter and magnet schools, and we offer a broad choice of private schools.

We're also home to world-class research institutions like the University of Colorado-Boulder, Colorado School of Mines and Colorado State University.

Large, modern shopping centers and entertainment venues are easily accessible throughout the region. We have a vibrant cultural scene, with growing programs in opera, ballet and other performing arts. In fact, our citizens provide more support for the arts than any other metropolitan area.