Loveland, Colorado
What It Is Like to Retire in Loveland
Loveland is a rapidly growing community in northeastern Colorado near Fort Collins. The population in 2010 was almost 67,000 and growing very 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. Many new people are moving to Loveland from other parts of the country. Here is a comment from 1 person in a City-Data.com Forum: " I got the sense that Loveland had more retirees (healthy vibrant energetic active ones) and Fort Collins had more college aged kids with a growing baby boomer population." We are not sure how typical that comment might be, but it is interesting. Photo of Early morning at the Loveland Fire and Ice Festival courtesy of Wikipedia and Jared Winkler, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/
Where to Retire in Loveland and Home Prices
Newcomers can live in numerous active adult developments in the region (see link at top left).
According to Zillow.com, the median home value was $375,374 in early 2020.
What Is Special about Loveland
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.
What Is Not Special about Loveland
Some people may view the town's conservative leanings as a negativ, while others may not.
Who Will Like Retirement in Loveland
People who like the mountains, and others who have a conservative mind-set will enjoy Loveland. Artists in particular are attracted to Loveland.
Local Economy Is Driven by
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.
Climate and Physical Environment
Loveland 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.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
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.
Crime
Crime in Loveland is about two thirds the national average.
Medical facilities
McKee Medical Center is in Loveland. But UC Health's Medical Center of the Rockies (with the only level 1 trauma center north of Denver) is much larger and more noteworthy.
Transportation
Loveland is about 7 miles south of Fort Collins Airport and 70 miles from the Denver Airport
Comments on "Loveland"
Rick Mason says:
You list McKee Medical Center as Loveland's Medical facility. UC Health's Medical Center of the Rockies (with the only level 1 trauma center north of Denver) is much larger and more noteworthy
Admin says:
Thank you RIck! We will make that addition.