Aurora, Colorado Relocation Guide

Population: 276,393 Located in Adams County

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Aurora, Colorado

The community was founded in 1891, when residents called the town Fletcher. In 1907, the town changed its name to Aurora and later adopted a City seal designed by Albert Christen, which bears five stars representing home, church, school, business and industry; a rising sun indicating the rising community sharing its light and making its voice heard throughout the Rocky Mountains. The city colors of blue and gold are symbolic of our azure skies and the gold which brought settlers to Colorado. The city has come a long way since 1891. Today, Aurora is a booming, progressive city with a population of 250,000 residents. It's the third largest city in Colorado.

The City of Aurora is the 5th safest city in the U.S. compared to cities with populations of 200,000 to 800,000. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's recently released report, "Crime in the United States, 1995," Aurora has both the 5th lowest overall index crime rate (per 1,000 population), as well as the 5th lowest violent crime rate in comparison to over 60 cities in that population category. Index crimes refer to statistics gathered regarding crime categories such as murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, which is referred to as "violent crime", as well as burglary, larceny/theft, and auto theft, commonly referred to as "property crime."

Some of Aurora's Highlights:

Closest city to Colorado's new Denver International Airport, about a 15-minute drive from the center of Aurora. Two public reservoirs -- Aurora and Cherry Creek Reservoirs -- providing boating, sailing, fishing, swimming, bicycling and picnicking opportunities. 80 parks and 4 public golf courses maintained by the Parks and Open Space Department More than 8,000 recreation programs offered a year by the Library Recreation & TV Services Department Less than a one-hour drive to the Rocky Mountains Outstanding ethnic dining: 78 ethnic restaurants and markets

Education:
Two public school districts: Aurora Public Schools and Cherry Creek School District
Community College of Aurora, the fastest growing community college in Colorado
T.H. Pickens Technical Center for high school and post-high school students

Climate:
Mild and dry with more than 310 days of sunshine a year.

Water Supply:
Aurora has its own water supply and storage system providing Aurora residents with a stable, secure and high-quality water supply. Aurora's water was rated the highest in a consumer taste test conducted by a local TV station.

Budget/Sales Tax:
The city general fund budget of $132.6 million is funded through a 3.75 percent city sales tax and fees.

Business/Employment:
6,500 businesses. Public and private sector employment is 75,000 people.

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