Erie Colorado Real Estate

Erie, Colorado

The town of Erie Colorado is strategically located in the two counties of Boulder and Weld. The town's population as of the 2008 estimates is 16,434 which is a 161.2% increase since the year 2000. The city sits just at least 20 minutes away from Denver and Boulder and is considered to be the new Front Range in Colorado. The town has over 300 days of sunshine every year, and has a diverse and vibrant backdrop perfect for active seniors, outdoor buffs, young professionals and growing families. There are scenic trails, wonderful mountain views and the 41 - acre community park is currently underway.

Real Estate in Erie

There are 304 homes currently for sale in Erie, and the average listing for Erie homes is $381,434, while the average price of homes in Boulder County is $573,245. Plenty of Erie residents have chosen to reside in town because they can get the same type of home (or even better) at a lower price than the price they would pay in Boulder without having to sacrifice accessibility to major cities like Boulder and Denver. The city also has a low crime rate, and it has been decreasing for a decade already.

Quality of Life In Erie

Aside from affordable housing choices, other factors that add to the quality life in Erie include employment and recreational opportunities. The city's unemployment rate is significantly below than that of the state average. The top three employers in Erie are IBM, Ball Corporation and Sun Microsystems. Six medical facilities are nearby, providing residents with quality health care services.

There are plenty of recreational opportunities such as activities, programs and special events. The Erie Community Center has plenty of these for young children, growing families and seniors as well. The Erie Community Park (which is well under construction) is the latest addition to the ever growing acres of open space and parks in town. Also, the famous Rocky Mountain National Park is less than an hour from the town.

Residents in Erie take pride in their community spirit and they always take time to celebrate annually. Some festivals and celebrations to look out for on a yearly basis are the Erie Town Fair and the Hot Air Balloon Festival, which happen in May; the Bark in the Park as well as the World's Shortest Pet Parade which are held in June. They also have Concerts in the Park, which is a series of concerts running from the month of July to the month of August. And, to celebrate with plenty of parts of the world, Erie also celebrates Oktoberfest every October.

The town of Erie is open to everyone. Day trippers from other parts of Colorado or visitors from other parts of the country will surely have fun in town. Young couples, retired seniors and growing families can find housing opportunities in town, and will certainly find activities that they can have fun doing in town. Truly, the quality of life in Erie and the opportunities available in town makes Erie one great place town to be in.