Pueblo isn't all that great...

[chilicheesefries]

Originally Posted by reginhild

I think Pueblo has a larger population than Boulder or Ft. Collins but it still gets no forum area!

2008 Census Estimates
Fort Collins city - 136,509
Pueblo city - 104,951
Boulder city - 94,171
other Colorado cities with larger population than Pueblo - Arvada, Aurora, Colorado Springs, Denver, Lakewood, Thornton, Westminster

Fort Collins-Loveland metro area 292,825
Boulder metro area (if not combined in Denver-Boulder consolidated metro area) - 293,161
Pueblo metro area - 156,737.

[Josseppie]

Those cities are larger then Pueblo but I can understand why people might think Pueblo is larger since we have more political and economic power then most of those cities and are in par with Denver. In fact we are the only city in the state of Colorado that successfully stands up to Denver, the rest might try but Denver just laughs however when Pueblo speaks Denver stops laughing and listens.

[McGowdog]

Originally Posted by Shuffler

Drive-by shooting kills Pueblo teen - The Denver Post

Drive by in Pueblo. Just FYI.

Just an FYI, huh? Why don't you FYI this, Shuffler?

Go here and read. Read the comments of the cousin of the offender and see if this is just a typical drive-by. Leave a comment there if you want.

About the only drive-by I see here is your post.

[Bideshi]

Originally Posted by Josseppie

I would look at the south side and the north side and even Pueblo West, our largest suburb.

Any more questions feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer them!

What would be a ZIP for the north side?

[Josseppie]

Originally Posted by Bideshi

What would be a ZIP for the north side?

I looked up the Dairy Queen on highway 50 and it is 81008 but I know if you go far enough north some are 81007 even though that is more known as Pueblo West.

[bostontopueblo]

Originally Posted by Josseppie

I looked up the Dairy Queen on highway 50 and it is 81008 but I know if you go far enough north some are 81007 even though that is more known as Pueblo West.

The university which sits on the northeast side of town is 81001.

[Sabrinakelley]

If you are living in Pueblo you might as well live in AZ. HOT HOT HOT in the summer. Consider cities that are closer to Colorado Springs. A few hot days but only in July. The city offers all the basic needs and good rental and home prices.

[Josseppie]

Pueblo is more like the southwest then the rest of the front range and I think that is Pueblo's charm but to say we are as hot as Arizona is funny. Pueblo might get to 105 or so but at night we cool off nicely with a cool mountain breeze that you never find in Arizona.

[Escape Pod]

Originally Posted by C_Lion

Hi there, I am considering very carefully moving back to Colorado and Pueblo or someplace between there and say Canon City. I live near Seattle right now and we are getting more snow and with the dampness here it is miserable. Not to mention my arthritis and so on just feels better there. Not to mention if I have to have snow I would prefer to have sun rather than couds and dampness. I am on Social Security Disability and the much lower cost of living is very attractive. Oh, I also have family in Denver, Pueblo, Williamsburg, Salida and Buena Vista.




I do have a few questions.
What are the areas of Pueblo to avoid in looking for housing?
What are considered the best areas - no half million dollar houses please?
What about areas between Pueblo and Canon City?
I am seriously considering acreage, anywhere from 3 to ? acres if that makes a difference in places to look at.
I do not mind a bit out of the way but like to not be too far from a city the size of Pueblo.

I have looked at the crime rate and if you compare it to Colorado Springs and look at the types of crimes commited you will see that violent crimes are more prevalent in Colorado Springs and Pueblo has more property crimes. Funny Seattle has tons of more stolen cars.

Will welcome any comments you all have.

~~C

Look at Pueblo West. About 30-45 minutes from Co Spgs, Canon City, Colo City, etc. Very low crime, great views, nice breeze/wind, and good schools.
We love it in 81007

[glyde85]

My wife and I are moving to Pueblo. This thread is helpful but it's very large, so I just created a thread on Pueblo neighborhoods, with a detailed request for information:

http://www.city-data.com/forum/color...e-help-us.html

Input from Pueblo residents would be greatly appreciated.