Living between Boulder and Denver for Young Professional (Westminster, Broomfield: apartment complexes, neighborhoods)

[Future18]

Hello Everyone,

I am moving to Colorado in 2 weeks to start a job in Boulder. I'd like to live somewhere between Boulder and Denver, perhaps Westminster or North Denver. As a single professional in my late 20's, I'd like to live near restaurants, parks (i have a dog), social activities and events, not too suburbia. Any thoughts about Westminster? Any places I should avoid in Denver? Neighborhoods I should look into? I'd like to stay under $1000. Also, I'd like to be near the bus route that goes from Denver to Boulder. What is it called? Thanks in advance!

[Katarina Witt]

I"d suggest looking in Boulder first. Louisville, Lafayette and Superior are close-in to Boulder but very family oriented. As I've said before, about the only single people you'll meet in Louisville are single parents. Broomfield is another possibilty. Westminister is fine; it's just getting a little farther. I know there are plenty of apts in Westy that are well under $1000/mo.

[phetaroi]

You also ought to take a look at Golden.

[WildernessAU]

If your working in Boulder find a place nearby. Central Boulder is somewhat expensive but being walking distance to all the activities and people is nice. Table Mesa, Superior north Boulder are a bit more affordable and within 5 miles of downtown. You can find privacy up one of the canyons or further out of town if that is your thing. Boulder is the ultimate town for singles your age...lots to do, lots of colorful people. It'll be much easier to meet people if you live in town.
The bus your referring to is probably RTD. The drive into town during rush hour or college football games can be bumper to bumper.
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[Future18]

Thanks everyone for your reply. Wilderness AU, I have narrowed my search down to Westminster, Broomfield or Superior. I know Broomfield and Superior are touching, so I kind of lump those two together, as far as the apartment complexes that I am considering. Any thoughts on those places? Thanks for letting me know the bus line name.

[docwatson]

Future18 - I'm curious, not that I 'm a super fan of Boulder, but if you're working here and can spend up to $1,000, why not live in Boulder? Great amenities in terms of places to go out, bike trails & hiking if that's your thing, parks for the dog. Boulder has an excellent bike trail system and very good bus coverage which your employer may pay for if either is important.

The communities you mention are very suburban, and if you're thinking you'd like to be closer to Denver, you may find it's enough of a hassle to get to the RTD B or BX line from the communities you mention that it actually takes less time to go to Denver from Boulder - there's very little development along the bus line itself.

One good option would be to look in the Table Mesa area of Boulder, b/c you'll be right at the south end of town and there is an express bus that takes you right to downtown Denver from Table Mesa Park n Ride. I find if you live in central/north Boulder you need to add 15 minutes to the bus ride just to ge thru town. Just a suggestion.

Many younger people I know live in Denver, b/c they don't want to be in the Boulder "bubble" or want to be able to go out without all the college students around, but I personally don't want to do the commute every day (plus wanting to come up here on a weekend to hike).

There is a new development called Arista in Broomfield that IS right on the bus line and is midway between Boulder and Denver. But it seems like living in a lifestyle mall to me.

[cowboyxjon]

I would live in Boulder, personally. Or Denver. The other areas you mention (and this is my opinion, as a 28 year-old professional) seem to be very family-oriented and I worry that you would have trouble meeting other single young professionals or even people to be friends with. Again, just my opinion.

[Mike from back east]

Now that this search has narrowed down to the Boulder area, it's been moved to the Boulder forum.