Denver: A Great City for Work and Play

A great place to work and play, statistics show that Denver continues to grow more and more popular among America’s families and singles seeking exciting new jobs and adventures. Metro Denver currently boasts a population of 2.6 million and according to the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation over the next few years, the city will welcome an estimated 20,000 more residents to Denver from other cities each year.

If you’ve ever visited Denver, it’s no surprise that the city was ranked third on the list of ‘Best Cities for Relocating Families’ according to Sperling’s Best Places in 2006. And for those not quite ready to settle down, Denver’s a great place for singles too. The city’s booming job market and affordability have been huge contributing factors in the city being named the best city in the nation for singles for the last three years according to Forbes Magazine.

A bustling urban center with all of the amenities of a large city conveniently located near the tranquility of the Rocky Mountains, Denver has a wealth of offerings for residents. Whether you’re cheering on the Broncos or the Nuggets, or enjoying the infinite number of entertainment and cultural offerings the city has to offer, there are lots of things to see and do. And while it’s a great place to play, Denver is one of the top U.S. cities where companies and employers get down to business.

Denver is home to a number of industry heavyweights and some of the fastest-growing and most reputable companies in the country. Fortune 1000 companies such as Qwest Communications and Molson/Coors Brewing Company have established their headquarters in Denver and employ a large percent of the population. In addition to an impressive roster of companies in the Denver area, the employees have been equally praised. In a 2005 report conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, Denver was noted as having the second highest educated workforce in the country. The city also has been noted as having one of the largest concentrations of engineers and scientists.

Whether you want to work or play, or get in equal time doing both, Denver has tons of options for professionals who want the best U.S. cities have to offer. And it’s a great time to make the move! With a number of great real estate bargains in the city, it’s a fantastic time to take advantage of the buyer’s market. But prices are slowly climbing and great deals won’t stay on the market for long. Give us a call and let us help you make the move to Denver today!