Looking for a good place in colorado (Denver, Fort Collins: apartment, rental)

[kids2001]

I currently live in Las vegas and we have 4 kids.we want to move to a better place to raise our family,our main things are low crime rates,good schools and a nice family place.my husband finished a school for Cdl so he will be looking for a job sriving trcuks locally there.Vegas has A LOT of crime,schools are over crowded and bad here,lviing is expensive here as well,its not the type of place to raise kids.we visited colorado just for a week and loved it,but i dont know much about areas as far as low crime rates and good family areas.if anyone can help we appreciate it.

also are there alot of spiders or snakes in colorado?

[parkfan]

Greetings, I surmise by your "kids2001" that you have four young children. So, are you seeking a small rural community or suburbs near a large city. What parts of CO. did you visit that you loved. The members can help steer you to info and opinion threads on almost any town/city in the state based on as many specifics as you can offer.

[kids2001]

We visited Denver,and we drove to boulder and adams county,but we dont much about any of them,our kids are 10,8,5,3..we want a better place to raise them,Las vegas is getting worse and we want our kids to be brought up in a safe area where no one is scared to walk alone or be in their home alone,thanks

[Mike from back east]

Kids2001, you need to tell us more before we can help you, especially your price range for a house or rental budget, the type of home or apartment you seek, your job situation, and any special situations. Most of the Front Range from Fort Collins to Pueblo will meet your needs for good schools and safety. However, prices vary greatly.

[kalipsoh]

Originally Posted by Mike from back east

Kids2001, you need to tell us more before we can help you, especially your price range for a house or rental budget, the type of home or apartment you seek, your job situation, and any special situations. Most of the Front Range from Fort Collins to Pueblo will meet your needs for good schools and safety. However, prices vary greatly.

Yep! Colorado is abundant with good school districts, but they all vary by cost of housing and access to specific areas.

Is commute time an issue for you? I know you mentioned your husband will be driving trucks. Will you need something close to a major highway for a quick commute for driving locally, or will he do interstate trips and that's not an option? Do you want to stay close to an urban area, like Denver, but keep a suburban feel for your family? Or would you like something more rural? There's a lot of great options, but they all vary depending upon what's top on your priority list.