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Old 06-19-2012, 02:59 PM
 
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Just as very preliminary research, more just starting to think about moving from Seattle, I was wondering what were some smaller towns near Denver that are good for families? bonus points for having great schools, walkability, and an overall liberal tone. I wouldn't necessarily be opposed to living nearer the mountains but I will be honest in that I do not know offhand where the plains end and the mountains begin.
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ETA- I would also welcome suggestions for family friendly neighborhoods right in Denver!

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Old 06-19-2012, 03:12 PM
 
Location: Littleton, CO
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The entire Denver Metro area is in the plains, the mountains start at the very western border of the metro area. Golden, Ken Caryl, Roxborough, etc..

How small is small, and how close are you talking about?
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Old 06-19-2012, 03:15 PM
 
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Price range? Rent/buy? Where is work and how far a commute is tolerable to that location?
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Old 06-19-2012, 03:22 PM
 
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My husband telecommutes but we would like to be within 30 minutes of a metro area. Prefer to buy, between 200k-400k range.
I guess a population of less than 100,000 is small , should've clarified.
I would also welcome suggestions for good neighborhoods right in Denver as well.

Thanks !
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Old 06-19-2012, 03:25 PM
 
Location: OH>IL>CO>CT
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Wink Smallest town near Denver

You won't find many smaller than Lakeside

Lakeside, Colorado - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Old 06-19-2012, 03:39 PM
 
Location: Littleton, CO
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There are a few suburbs smaller than 100,000, but that doesn't really count since it's kind of all mixed together. Some of the smaller towns somewhat isolated would be Castle Rock, Evergreen, Idaho Springs, Longmont, Lyons, Aspen Park and other small towns off 285
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Old 06-19-2012, 04:40 PM
 
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Also perhaps Erie although it's not walkable
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Old 06-19-2012, 05:27 PM
 
Location: Na'alehu Hawaii/Buena Vista Colorado
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Denver is basically a big megalopolis. There are suburbs like Littleton, Arvada, WheatRidge, Golden, that have maintained some sort of identity, but they are really just visually extensions of a larger population area. You can't tell where one ends and the next begins. When you say "30 minutes of a metro area", do you mean a large airport, shopping malls, cultural facilities?

There have been lots of discussions here about what makes a great school, and basically the "best" school districts are considered to be Cherry Creek and Douglas County. You may consider Highlands Ranch (see other threads on this forum); not really a "town" but you will find great walkability and plenty of rec centers and family-oriented activities. Also discussed a lot are Stapleton and Bradburn. If you do a forum search, you'll find enough information to keep you reading for a while.
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Old 06-19-2012, 07:52 PM
 
Location: Foot of the Rockies
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Denver is basically a big megalopolis. There are suburbs like Littleton, Arvada, WheatRidge, Golden, that have maintained some sort of identity, but they are really just visually extensions of a larger population area. You can't tell where one ends and the next begins. When you say "30 minutes of a metro area", do you mean a large airport, shopping malls, cultural facilities?

There have been lots of discussions here about what makes a great school, and basically the "best" school districts are considered to be Cherry Creek and Douglas County. You may consider Highlands Ranch (see other threads on this forum); not really a "town" but you will find great walkability and plenty of rec centers and family-oriented activities. Also discussed a lot are Stapleton and Bradburn. If you do a forum search, you'll find enough information to keep you reading for a while.
Really? Who considers these districts "best"? Did we vote on something while I was gone?
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Old 06-19-2012, 08:07 PM
 
Location: Berkeley Neighborhood, Denver, CO USA
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Default Yes, we did

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Really? Who considers these districts "best"? Did we vote on something while I was gone?
Yes.
You were gone.
You therefore did not get to vote. No absentee voting.
Have a nice day.
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