Being transferred to Greeley, CO (Fort Collins, Loveland: real estate, 2009, rent)

[SurpriseParty]

Hi there. My DH's job is being transferred to Greeley, CO. I have never even been to CO! lol With what research I have been able to do online, we are considering living in Loveland - possibly... Can anyone tell me about the area, Greeley vs. Loveland, recommendations, etc. (We have tween & teen aged children). Any info would be greatly appreciated! TIA!

[BeautifulNorthernColorado]

Hi,

You will love living in Colorado. I have extensive knowledge of Northern Colorado since I have lived in the area for about 23 years and am a real estate agent. Have you considered living in Windsor? Windsor is located in the middle of Fort Collins, Loveland and Greeley. It would be a short commute from Windsor to Greeley. Most importantly, Windsor is a small community and a wonderful place to live and raise a family.

I would suggest going to www.schooldigger.net and www.greatschools.org to check out the schools in Loveland, Greeley and Windsor and their ratings.


Loveland

• Median home price $222,500, as of Aug. 2009 per IRES (includes homes in Loveland and Berthoud)
• Closer to the mountains
• Public lake access on Boyd Lake
• U.S. News rated Loveland as 1 of the top 10 best places to live in 2009 based on affordability, strong economy and a community with a lot to do
• Art community

Greeley

• Median home price $135,100, as of Aug. 2009 per IRES
• Great home buys
• University of Northern Colorado

All my best,

Margaret C. Blythe

[SurpriseParty]

Thanks for the reply - from what I can find online the rent in Windsor (4+ bedroom houses) looks too high for our budget...

Keep the replies coming - Any info about the area will be greatly appreciated! TIA!

[newtosd]

I have lived in both Loveland and Greeley. I grew up in Loveland and the schools are ok. There are three high schools in Loveland. I believe three middle schools. I am not sure how many schools Greeley has. Greeley stinks in the summer time due to the meat plant but you can smell it in Loveland as well just not as bad. There is not alot to do in Greeley. I am not sure about Loveland anymore because I moved away a couple of years ago. But Loveland is only about 45 min or so away from Estes Park and is a pretty drive.

[sosobroke]

I would agree that Windsor is your best bet. You could find cheaper rent in Loveland and Greeley, but the areas you would have to live in are below par.

[SurpriseParty]

Originally Posted by sosobroke

I would agree that Windsor is your best bet. You could find cheaper rent in Loveland and Greeley, but the areas you would have to live in are below par.

Thanks for the info on Windsor, but I'm not going to live where I cannot afford to live...

I'd love to hear more about Greeley & Loveland! TIA!

[shannonx]

I would also choose Windsor if I were you and could afford it but also look at the small town of Eaton Colorado just 5 miles north of Greeley on Hwy.85. Nice small town living and close to Greeley.