G reeley Colorado is a vibrant and growing city located an hour north of Denver and thirty minutes from the Front Range of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Greeley is the largest city in Weld County and has a population 76,930 residents. Greeley has received the Tree City USA designation by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the past 19 years and prides itself for having 580 acres of rich green parkland for residents to enjoy.

Greeley began as the "Union Colony" in 1869 as an experimental utopian community of "high moral standards" by Nathan C. Meeker, a newspaper reporter from New York. Meeker chose a site at the union of the Cache la Poudre and South Platte Rivers halfway between Cheyenne and Denver along the tracks of the Denver & Pacific Railroad. The name Union Colony was later changed to Greeley in honor of Horace Greeley who was Meeker's editor at the New York Tribune.

Today Greeley is a center of excitement and education. Cattle and crops have been the moving forces behind the economy since the 1870s. Though as the home of University of Northern Colorado, Greeley's college students have been the cornerstones to the thriving environment. For new businesses, Greeley offers an excellent, affordable, regional labor pool; well developed commercial/industrial sites with ready access; and a local business climate that is conducive to additional economic growth. Industries such as mining, construction, manufacturing, finance, insurance, retail and wholesale have all found the area rich with opportunity. The median household income is $36,414.

Throughout Weld County, the dynamic backgrounds of the residents are mirrored in their home choices. From elegant mansions to country farmhouses, simple starter homes to apartment complexes, there is a wealth of interesting living space here. Even though the surrounding landscape is semi-arid, neighborhoods are green due to the foresight of the pioneers who built a sophisticated network of reservoirs and irrigation ditches to store and deliver water to the plains. Greeley has a wealth of water under its control, enough to sustain population growth far into the future. Housing is affordable here with the median price for a single-family home being $157,950.

Newcomers to northeastern Colorado consistently choose to settle in Greeley, where warm hospitality generates a sense of belonging. Greeley's Rocky Mountain Stampede is one of Colorado's premier festivals dating back to the late 1800's. A celebration that honored local potato farmers has since grown into an internationally recognized festival attracting crowds from every state in the union as well as several foreign countries. Nearly 450,000 people were in attendance to witness one of the nation's largest outdoor rodeos last year. The Professional Cowboys Rodeo Association listed The Greeley Stampede in the top 10 rodeos according to purse size. It was a Top Five finalist for the "2000 Large Outdoor Rodeo Committee of the Year" award.

Greeley has much to offer in the way of year-round entertainment. The nightlife in Greeley is fun and exciting. Live bands and DJs offer country-western to classic rock-and-roll. The music plays on into the morning! If dancing is more to your liking, you'll find everything from county-western line dancing to contemporary. And when you're looking for a good, hearty laugh, you'll find it at the comedy clubs and comedy nights. Greeley Mall, the only enclosed regional shopping center in northeastern Colorado, is a wonderland for shopping enthusiasts. The retail line-up includes two Dillard's stores, JC Penney, Sears, along with Gap, Bath & Body Works, American Eagle Outfitters, Christopher & Banks, Victoria's Secret, and Corral West Ranchwear just to name a few. Shoppers will also delight in the various antique shops woven throughout the village.

W eld County School District #6 provides public education for the communities of Greeley and Evans, coordinating the activities of three high schools, 6 middle schools, 14 elementary schools, 3 charter schools, and several alternative schools. District #6, which boasts a 24-to-1 student-teacher ratio at the elementary level that continually, challenges its students to perform better. The high schools offer comprehensive programs including Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs. Three charter schools add to the choices students have in our district Greeley is also proud to be home to both the University of Northern Colorado and Aims Community College, which offer a wealth of classes for students and professionals.

The city boasts a much lower cost of living than the national average, a thriving economy, affordable housing and excellent schools. Greeley is an outstanding choice to live, work, retire or raise a family. If you are considering moving to Greeley and experiencing this high quality of life or would like more information, please feel free to request a "free relocation package" today!