Relocating to Colorado
What’s good and what’s not when it comes to living in and moving to Colorado.
The Good
There are so many positive reasons to move to Colorado, and to Colorado Springs in particular. Below is a short list of “America’s Olympic City” assets. To learn more, go to visitcos.com.
Amazing weather with low humidity. Hot days aren’t as hot, and cold days aren’t as cold thanks to our low humidity. Colorado Springs also enjoys 300 days of sunshine each year, making it particularly suitable for outdoor exploration and adventure.
Gorgeous views! It never gets old. Mountains, lakes, rivers, snow… so beautiful! Colorado Springs is home to the majestic Pikes Peak, America’s Mountain.
Lots of fun activities year-round for both adventurers and those that love culture and arts.
Economic opportunity abounds as population growth continues.
Awesome ski destinations – from small local operations to world-renowned resorts.
Over 400 craft breweries and nearly 100 craft distillers for those that love to indulge in tasting flavorful beers and craft cocktails.
Colorado is home to major league sports action, with the Denver Broncos football, Colorado Rockies baseball, Colorado Avalanche hockey, Denver Nuggets basketball, and the Colorado Rapids soccer team.
Dog-friendly. Seriously dog-friendly. Many restaurants have outdoor patios that welcome your furry friend, not to mention the numerous hiking trails you and your furrever friend can enjoy together. There are also many dog training and activity centers for your dog to enjoy.
People embrace healthy living. Whether you are low-carb, keto, or love to be active and exercise, you’ll find what you need in Colorado. Here, you will find folks from a very young age to well into their retirement years pursuing fitness and recreational activities. Age is not a limit to healthy Colorado living!
The Not So Good
Wildfires and fire bans are an unfortunate part of living here. Be mindful and respectful and pay attention to current fire bans to keep our forests safe.
The cost of living is a little bit higher than the national average with the vast majority of that being attributed to housing costs. Honesty, it’s so worth it to live in paradise!
Seemingly random weather for some can be annoying. When one day’s high is 78 degrees and two days later it snows, or a hail storm suddenly blows through with 40 mph wind gusts, the advice to “carry a swimsuit in one pocket and a jacket in the other” makes perfect sense.
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Winters, thought by many to be brutal, are actually fairly mild. While there are seven to eight months of the year (late October to mid-May) where snow could fall, there are typically only three to four months of actual cold weather. With the abundance of skiing, snowshoeing, and other fun winter activities to enjoy, Colorado weather isn’t really a negative at all!
The “natives” don’t like folks moving to Colorado. OK, sure there are some people a bit overly proud that they’ve lived in this great state all their life, and who can blame them; but for the most part, people here are friendly and welcoming. In fact, it’s become increasingly common to meet Colorado residents who relocated from a different state.
Legalized marijuana – both medically and recreationally, cannabis has made an impact in Colorado. There are still laws surrounding its use, so be sure to educate yourself and don’t assume everyone here partakes.
Moving to Colorado
If moving to Colorado Springs and the surrounding area is in your future, Campbell Homes would love to be a part of your journey! Offering over 25 plans built in master-planned communities and the ability to make custom changes, we are an award-winning home builder that puts quality over quantity every time!
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