Boulder has been named the #1 city in the nation in Gallup's "Well Being Index". It is also the most educated city in the United States. Today, I'm going to take you on a tour of Boulder Colorado my hometown. Here is my view of why Boulder is such an attractive place to call home. The first thing that comes to mind is the lifestyle. Boulder is situated where the Rocky Mountains meet the great plains. The transition is dramatic and the geography in and around Boulder are an outdoor playground. Everywhere you look you will see people out biking, hiking, running or just enjoying the natural beauty. Contrary to popular opinion, we are blessed with a fantastic climate. We have four seasons but over 300 days of sunshine. When we do get snow it often melts within a day. You can find heavy snow cover and cold up in Colorado's high country but on the Front Range you can enjoy the outdoors every month of the year. Boulder is a haven for world class athletes, but you don't have to be an Olympian to take advantage of the thousands of acres of open space surrounding Boulder. Boulder's economy is strong and is sparked by the University of Colorado. CU is the city's largest employer but just as important is the innovation that has sparked a high tech and entrepreneurial boom. Boulder is known nationwide as one of the hotbeds for start-up companies. High tech, bio-tech, aerospace and renewable energy are just a few of the local industries that keep Boulder vital. We also have many government and research institutions such as NCAR, NOAA and NIST. Boulder is filled with smart people. In fact Boulder has the highest percentage of people with an advanced degree in the entire country. Boulder's has tons of opportunities for shopping and dining. Right downtown is the world famous Pearl Street Mall but in addition to this shopping and eating area there are many smaller areas with quality food and shopping scattered all over town. The restaurants are outstanding and there is a great diversity in the types of restaurants available. Many people who could live anywhere in the world choose to live in Boulder. People are casual and friendly. As long as you are quick to give a smile and ready to meet nice people it's easy to fit right in. Boulder has had a very stable housing market. Many years ago local tax payers decided to pay for open space through a sales tax. Thirty years later Boulder is surrounded by open space. This has made the houses and land within Boulder very valuable. Boulder's most expensive real estate is typically west of Broadway near the mountains. These neighborhoods tend to be an easy walk to downtown or to hiking trails. You will find that Boulder is made up of many small neighborhoods and the best way to get to know the different sections is to explore. With Boulder's educated population, it is not surprising that Boulder has great schools. Boulder Valley School Districts schools consistently rank near the top in the state and offer many advanced programs and excellent extracurricular activities. I hope that gives you a glimpse of what Boulder is all about. I'm convinced that Boulder is one of the great places in the world to call home. If you are thinking about making Boulder your next home call me, I'd love to show you around. I'm a Boulder native and have been a top producing Realtor in Boulder for 20 years. Have a fantastic day! For more information about Boulder, its lifestyle and its real estate market go to http://www.NeilKearney.com

• published: 18 Oct 2011
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