Erie, Colorado
Population: 6,291
Located in Boulder County
Erie is a growing community about 20 miles north of Metro Denver and 15 miles from Boulder. Erie is located within minutes of Lafayette, Louisville, and Longmont, as well. Erie, Colorado was founded, settled, and incorporated several years before Colorado became a state. Incorporated in 1874, Erie was one of the earliest communities settled in the area. As with the Carbon Valley communities, Erie was strongly tied to the mining industry. The climate is dry and generally mild with warm summers, mild winters, unlike other parts of Colorado. Sun plays a big part in the beauty of the area, with over 340 days of sunshine a year. Erie is located within an hour of several ski resorts, and the Rocky Mountain National Park is less than an hour away. Numerous golf courses are also located within 15 miles of Erie. And Erie has its own public golf course that opened in 2002. Numerous cultural and sporting events are located in Denver, just 30 minutes from Erie. Sports fans don't have far to go to cheer for their favorite professional teams, and a lazy afternoon can be whiled away watching your favorite baseball team play. Recreational opportunities are almost endless. Erie is within an hour's distance of the majestic Rocky Mountains. So, whether it is hiking, white-water rafting, mountain climbing, bird-watching or any other activity you can dream of, you will find it here in and around Erie! There are several employers in the city, including Safeway, County Line Lumber, the Town of Erie itself and Forever Young. Erie's location along the busy I-25 corridor has made the Town a bedroom community for the surrounding cities of Longmont, Boulder and Denver In 1995, Erie celebrated its 125th anniversary. Similar to its early boom and bust cycles, the Town's 125th anniversary was marked by another period of growth. As neighboring communities on the Front Range grow, so has Erie experienced increased interest from commercial and residential developers. This is an extremely affordable area to live in, especially in comparison to other cities in and around Denver. A manufactured/mobile home, less than two years old sells for $19,000. A single family home, three bedrooms and two baths, in an established sub-division sells for around $160,000. New construction is underway in the town as well. There are plenty of choices for those looking to make a move. Erie has a history and a tradition to it that gives the town a sense of stability. This is a town that is not going anywhere, and in fact, has a good hold on the future. Erie offers the best of Colorado, scenery, great cost of living, and friendly communities. Come check Erie out!
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