D enver, Colorado, better known as the "Mile High City" has an elevation of 5,260 feet, thus making it one of the largest cities over 4,500 feet in the country. Denver really is exactly one mile high; you can stand exactly 5,280 feet above sea level on the west steps of the State Capitol Building. The city has been the cultural capital of the region for more than 125 years. Located in Denver County, the city has more than 557,000 residents. Denver's west horizon is blanketed with picturesque views of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Amazingly this vibrant city is actually more flat than Manhattan, New York as it sits on a great plateau. Travel just one hour from Denver and you can drive 14,240 feet above sea level on the highest auto road in North America...Interstate 70.

The Metro Denver area has continually been one of the best relocation spots in the nation. Denver residents enjoy a bustling economy backed by very affordable housing costs. Housing options range from turn of the century renovated houses surrounding park villages, to trendy downtown lofts and condos with breathtaking views of the mountains. The average income for Denver is $39,500 while the average house value ranges from $165,000 to $250,000. These to numbers combined with a low unemployment rate means owning a house in Denver is affordable and a sound economical prospect.

The Metro Denver area offers a variety of recreational opportunities that include over 100 parks, several museums, two amusement parks and two water parks, the U.S. Mint, the Denver Botanic Gardens, and the second largest performing arts complex in the country. Denver is located just a few minutes from the beautiful Rocky Mountains, which offer some of the best camping, skiing and other outdoor recreation options in the nation. With more than 275 average days of sunshine per year, the climate here is great! Denver has four distinct seasons: warm spring, beautiful summer, colorful fall, and snowy winters. The seasonal changes help give Metro Denver its own independent feel of discovery and excitement all year long.

There is a vast array of shopping in the city. More than 200 restaurants are located in the Denver area. Downtown Denver has a trendy hot spot called "LoDo", for lower downtown. This exciting area within renovated historic buildings offer chic restaurants, fun bars and nightclubs, galleries, cigar and wine shops, upscale shopping boutiques and microbreweries. The Cherry Creek area is also an affluent neighborhood with world class dining and shopping that thrill visitors and residents alike.

The city is continuing its leadership into the next century by building the world's largest airport - DIA, a light rail system, a 50,000-seat Major League baseball stadium - Coors Field, a downtown theme park - Six Flags Elitch Gardens, a new library to house five million volumes of books and resource materials, and a new exhibit at the zoo to enclose a complete two acre tropical rain forest.

For avid sports spectators, Denver boasts the NFL's 1998 World Champion Denver Broncos, the NBA Denver Nuggets, the Major League Baseball Colorado Rockies, and the NHL's 1996 Stanley Cup Winners, Colorado Avalanche, the Major League Soccer Colorado Rapids and the ABL Colorado Xplosion. This city loves its sports teams and you will do doubt get caught up in the fever.

Denver has always been a city rich in pride. There are eight outstanding school districts in the metro area including Denver Public Schools. This district is comprised of 134 schools, which serve the educational needs of over 72,00 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 highly and provide an excellent educational opportunity for those who attend them. There are more than 20 colleges and universities in the city including the Metro State College, Denver University and the University of Colorado at Denver. These nationally acclaimed higher learning centers have more than 8,800 students enrolled annually.

It is no wonder that the Metro Denver area is one of the most popular relocation spots in the nation. Enjoy the beautiful Rocky Mountains, just a few minutes away from the city. The housing prices are affordable and there are multiple options for business ventures here. The city has gorgeous architecture, which is unique to its own. The residents have all the benefits of a major city such as New York, while living in a quiet, charming, affordable area. The metro Denver area is truly an exciting relocation choice!