3 Colorado Communities Named Best Places To Live In America

Colorado is an amazing place to live, offering everything from bustling cities to quiet mountain towns.

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If you love the energy of urban life, we've got it. We've got that if you prefer a peaceful retreat away from the crowds. Niche.com just released a massive list of the Top 500 Places to Live in the U.S. – how many Colorado communities do you think cut?

Holly Hills, Colorado

Holly Hills, Colorado, is ranked #47 on Niche.com's list of the Best Places to Live in America.

Located in Arapahoe County, Holly Hills is home to a population of about 2,652 people. Median home values are around $637,100, and the community ranks among the top places to live in Colorado, best places to raise a family in Colorado, and one of the best overall suburbs in the state. Holly Hills scores excellent marks for jobs, quality schools, and is a neighborhood loaded with kids, with lots of essentials within walking distance.

Cherry Creek, Colorado

Cherry Creek, Colorado, made Niche.com’s list of the Best Places to Live in America, landing at #310 overall. Known as one of Colorado’s most popular neighborhoods on the Front Range, several of Colorado’s most successful athletes have lived in this area at one time.

Cherry Creek’s population is around 11,011 people, with median home values close to $850,000. The community scores excellent marks from Niche.com for jobs, schools, and nightlife.

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Inverness, Colorado

I was stunned to scroll past the first 400 communities on the Niche.com list, only to see two Colorado communities on the list so far. At #453 is the community of Inverness, Colorado. This is the last community from the Centennial State to make the top 500.

Inverness, also located in Arapahoe County, is home to just over 3,000 residents. Median home values in Inverness are around $800,000, with far more renters than homeowners here. Niche.com awarded very high scores to Inverness for having some of Colorado’s best public schools, and it is voted one of the best suburbs for young professionals.

Crime is low in Inverness compared to other parts of Denver, giving this urban environment a more cozy feel than others. Keep going to see some of the other places around the country that have earned the title of "Best Places to Live in America" by scrolling through the gallery below.

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