A urora, Colorado is a dynamic city located 15 miles away from Denver. Aurora ranks third in both population and size within the state. The city encompasses 144 square miles and is located in Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties. With picturesque views of the magnificent Rocky Mountains, several large corporations and more than 10,500 businesses call Aurora "home." The city was just recognized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as the 5th safest city in the nation among populations over 200,000 residents.

Aurora was founded in 1891 with a strong sense of community and that tradition continues today. The close proximity to Denver International Airport, offers quick access to transportation throughout the state and nation. The economy in Aurora has been extremely strong in recent years. This in addition to major construction has helped to keep the housing costs in the city affordable. The average household income is $46,507, while the average estimated home value is $144,600. With access to a strong, healthy business community, many affordable living options coupled with a bustling outdoor culture, Aurora is a remarkable relocation choice.

Aurora is a great culturally diverse city. Residents enjoy over 80 ethnic restaurants and markets catering to all palates including: Italian, Mexican, Tex-Mex, American, Asian and Continental foods. Plus within the city there are several shopping malls and over 60 retail stores. In the Adams County area there are a variety of boutiques selling many items and services including men and women's apparel, home goods, music, sporting goods, antiques and unique gift ideas. Additionally, Aurora hosts some very large company stores including Wal-Mart, Target, Costco and Sears.

There are fun and exciting outdoor activities to do in Aurora. For starters there are 80 parks and 4 public golf courses that are all maintained by the Parks and Open Space Department. There are more than 8,000 recreation programs offered yearly by the Library Recreation & TV Services Department. Aurora is less than an hour away from the world-renowned Rocky Mountains where skiing, snowboarding, hiking, white water rafting, and camping are all at your fingertips. Additionally, the Aurora and Cherry Creek Reservoirs are located here, providing boating, sailing, fishing, swimming, bicycling and picnicking opportunities. With more than 300 days of sunshine per year, the options are endless!

Aurora has always been a city rich in pride. It has slowly become one of the best places in the entire country to raise a family. With a low crime rate, residents can feel comfortable raising families in the community. The public education system is extremely solid. The Adams-Arapahoe 28-J School District is comprised of 51 schools, and serves the educational needs of over 31,528 students. There is a very low student-to-teacher ratio in the classrooms, providing students with an excellent learning environment. Overall, the schools rate very high academically and provide an excellent educational opportunity. Aurora also has several community colleges in the area.