Boulder and surrounding areas, including Denver, Fort Collins, Broomfield, Highlands Ranch, and Louisville to name a few are ranked high as desirable places to live. Not only is this area of the country a beautiful place to live because it is situated at the foothills of the great Rocky Mountains, but the weather is simply ideal. Who doesn’t love 300+ days of sunshine a year? Even in the winter when it is snowing and cold, the dry air, blue skies, and sunny days make winters more than bearable–dare we say, enjoyable! Another obvious attraction to this area in Colorado is its proximity to the great outdoors. When you get off of work at 5 pm, you are likely to fit in a scenic hike or bike ride before dark because trails are a short distance town. You are even likely to get Friday off, so you can sneak up to the mountains for a day of skiing or snowboarding some of the countries greatest ski resorts. Speaking of work, Boulder has many work opportunities and well as housing opportunities.
Work Opportunities in Boulder
Colorado economy set for continued growth in 2017, despite worker shortages
If big business is your passion, then Boulder may not be for you. However, start-ups, academia through University of Colorado Boulder, retail, the service industry, the arts, and recreation are all job sectors that thrive in Boulder. If it is a medical marijuana business plan you are after, it is doable in Boulder. There are so many startups and tech companies in Boulder because Boulder has a lot of support for entrepreneurialism. On any given day of the week, there are tech events and meetups for people to network for their small business. There are even businesses that specialize in startup services to help people get started. What’s more, the creative industry is thoroughly supported in Boulder through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Its division just for creative industries helps them thrive to grow jobs in this sector. Since recreation is huge in Boulder, guides are in high demand in and around Boulder, so if you want to live and work outdoors, Boulder may be the place for you!
Boulder Housing
How Boulder Became America’s Startup Capital
You may imagine that in a desirable place like Boulder, available housing is going to be hard to come by. Well, that has been true until the recent past when investors have come in to build new condos in Boulder. Condos are designed with modern floor plans that are light-filled and spacious with designer finishes, like hardwood floors and custom tiling. Condominiums are desirable in Boulder because it is a unique way to live in the town while also having access to the things you really love about Boulder. You are still close to the action downtown or to outdoor recreation and also have great amenities within your neighborhood. You are minutes from breweries and from retail shops. Some condominiums have rooftop pools, onsite restaurants, dog parks, and gyms. Living in the condominiums in Boulder is a great way to meet people, while maintaining the comforts of a safe and well-built home. What more could you possibly need?
