Possible Move to Denver Metro Area---Need Advice

[SkyDog77]

Originally Posted by Deputy Dog

Good Afternoon,
We might be moving to the Denver Metro Area from Virginia. Looking for advice in what neighborhood or surrounding town will be our best fit. I am retired military, so we will need to have a medical provider that accepts Tricare Prime. I will be working near the Denver International Airport (DIA) if we move. Looking at a safe, nice neighborhood with a 35 to 40 min commute to work. Looking at 250K to 300K. I've always been huge into the outdoors so am looking forward to the possibility of skiing, hiking, off-road activities, whitewater kayaking, etc. and sharing these activities with my family. I'am also into cycling.

Wish List
-Good High Schools with strong academic performance---Rated 8 and above
-Nice Safe Neighborhood.
-3-4 Bedroom with 2-3 Bathrooms.
-Garage, Fireplace, and walk in closets.

Thank you so much!!!!

Originally Posted by livecontent

The problem you have is working near the airport. Most areas near the airport do not compare as favorably as areas farther away. Consequently, your commute could be an hour or more. It all depends where near the airport you are you working. If you are working in the airport, then the public transit with the skyride buses and the coming commuter rail would make your commute much easier.

Some would suggest Stapleton, the redeveloped area on the old airport site. I personally think it is not bad but is is better than other areas that are farther away--I think not.

Centennial is nice area but encompasses is a long suburbs west to east and with different attributes.I think Centennial is not a good idea. It is too far and you can find housing just as good or better closer to the airport.

I would tend to point you to area closer to the airport, either in Westminster or Thornton in Adams County. The airport is surrounded by Adams County but it was acquired from Adams County by the City/County of Denver to have the airport within its boundaries and have the control over the airport.
There are some very nice areas within those cities or areas in unincorporated Adams County. The airport encompasses some much area that near the airport can make many other areas work as well. You could even look at areas near Brighton.

I would also try to stay north of I-70, so You could look at Arvada in Jefferson County. It is really a very nice community that is very safe.

Livecontent

Biggest problem is matching his wish list and his budget anywhere in this city.