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| What Loveland is like for active adults |
Loveland is a rapidly growing community in southeastern Colorado near Fort Collins, Colorado. The population in 2006 was just over 60,000 and growing rapidly. It was originally an agricultural community famous for sugar beets and cherries. Denver is about 50 miles to the south. Loveland enjoys a very low crime rate and has been chosen for numerous awards as a great community to live in. There is a popular public arts program with 300 pieces of art. There are 2 community colleges in Loveland, which is home to many Evangelical Christians.
Retirees can live in numerous 55+ or active adult developments in the region. The Zillow.com Home Value Index in late 2009 for Loveland was $188,800 area. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| In addition to numerous awards as a "best" place to live, Loveland is a popular town for artists. Its Valentine remailing program, which packages Valentines with lines of verse and then remails them to the intended recipients. Outdoor recreation is outstanding with its nearby mountains, state parks, and Rocky Mountain National Park. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Some people may view the town's conservative leanings as a negative (while others may not). |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who like the mountains, and others who have a conservative mind-set will enjoy Loveland. Artists in particular are attracted to Loveland. |
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| Loveland's agricultural roots have been pulled up. Now it is home to many high tech companies and health care facilities. Tourism is also important. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| McKee is a city in Larimer County of Colorado that is 10 miles south of Fort Collins and 46 miles north of Denver. Lake Loveland provides nearby recreation. It is on the Colorado Front Range along the Big Thompson River Canyon. It is near the entrances to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Loveland has a well-deserved reputation as a town for art and artists. More than 300 public sculptures are in the Benson Sculpture Garden. There is an outdoor sculpture festival in August, as well as an art museum and galleries. |
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| Medical facilities |
| McKee Medical Center is in Loveland |
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| Transportation |
| Loveland is about 7 miles south of Fort Collins Airport and 70 miles from the Denver Airport |
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Facts about LOVELAND
- State: CO
- Environment: Suburban,College Town,Mountains,
- City Population: 50,001-100,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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