Possible Move to Denver Metro Area---Need Advice (Aurora, Broomfield: for sale, safe neighborhood)

[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!!!!

[davebarnes]

Spend about 4 hours just reading previous posts here and it will help you a lot in terms of winnowing your possible locations.

[mic111]

I can't help on the health care but in terms of commute time and high school quality, you can squeak into Broomfield for under $300K. Something like this.
3211 W 10th Avenue Pl, Broomfield, CO 80020 is For Sale - Zillow
Note the absence of air conditioning which is probably why it isn't selling. The heating is baseboard which means hot water. Adding AC is expensive (approx. $20K) without duct work.

For your commute you might want to negotiate a toll roads pass as part of your package. It will help substantially to get you into the range you are looking for from Broomfield.

[Count David]

Price will be tough, but try Aurora 80015, 80016, maybe 80018.

[SkyDog77]

Originally Posted by mic111

I can't help on the health care but in terms of commute time and high school quality, you can squeak into Broomfield for under $300K. Something like this.
3211 W 10th Avenue Pl, Broomfield, CO 80020 is For Sale - Zillow
Note the absence of air conditioning which is probably why it isn't selling. The heating is baseboard which means hot water. Adding AC is expensive (approx. $20K) without duct work.

For your commute you might want to negotiate a toll roads pass as part of your package. It will help substantially to get you into the range you are looking for from Broomfield.

It has a swap cooler which is just fine 95% of the time.

[Winter01]

In your price range and to be closer to the airport I would definitely check out Aurora near E 470.

[RonaldBax]

Not to discourage you, but I would advise you NOT to move to Denver. I'm a native and I'm trying to get out of here. Everything here has changed in the last 10 years: The roads are bumper to bumper everywhere you go all time, finding a job is nearly impossible because of all the people/competition, and rents have sky-rocketed. I did not grow up this way and I hate it. This WAS a great place to live and grow up, but it's not anymore.

I could say more, but I'm sure you understand what I'm saying.

[JohnnyDenver]

Originally Posted by RonaldBax

Not to discourage you, but I would advise you NOT to move to Denver. I'm a native and I'm trying to get out of here. Everything here has changed in the last 10 years: The roads are bumper to bumper everywhere you go all time, finding a job is nearly impossible because of all the people/competition, and rents have sky-rocketed. I did not grow up this way and I hate it. This WAS a great place to live and grow up, but it's not anymore.

I could say more, but I'm sure you understand what I'm saying.

I concur, especially the traffic.

[zodnmic]

JOHNNY DENVER AND RONALDMAX,

You are scaring me.....where do you suggest one moves then to find a place like Denver 10 years ago?

[bluescreen73]

Traffic is all a matter of perspective. If you think it's bad here, try living in Austin or Dallas-Fort Worth. Traffic here is a breeze compared to there.