{"id":85623,"date":"2025-05-05T09:19:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T16:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=85623"},"modified":"2025-05-05T09:19:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T16:19:46","slug":"affordable-places-to-live-in-colorado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-places-to-live-in-colorado\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Most Affordable Places to Live in Colorado in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in Colorado is paradise for anyone who loves the outdoors. From the majestic Rocky Mountains to Mesa Verde, hiking, skiing, and mountain biking, there\u2019s plenty to keep you occupied. If Colorado sounds like the state for you, then you may also be curious about what cities fit into your budget. For example, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/state\/Colorado\/housing-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">median home sale price in Colorado<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is $581,600 as of April.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that number is out of your budget, don\u2019t worry. We\u2019ve got options to help you find a home. Redfin has collected 11 of the most affordable places to live in Colorado. And the best part is that they all have a median home sale price under the state\u2019s average. From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4147\/CO\/Colorado-Springs\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado Springs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30839\/CO\/Aurora\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aurora<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, read on to see what cities you may want to consider moving to this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-colorado-sign-GettyImages-137153184.jpg\" alt=\"A sign welcoming visitors to Colorado onthe southern part of the state.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-colorado-sign-GettyImages-137153184.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-colorado-sign-GettyImages-137153184-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-colorado-sign-GettyImages-137153184-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-colorado-sign-GettyImages-137153184-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-colorado-sign-GettyImages-137153184-226x150.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-colorado-sign-GettyImages-137153184-949x630.jpg 949w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-colorado-sign-GettyImages-137153184-452x300.jpg 452w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Pueblo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $265,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$153 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,308<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $42,902 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado Springs (45 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/15932\/CO\/Pueblo\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pueblo, CO homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Colorado\/Pueblo\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pueblo, CO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of $265,000, Pueblo claims the first spot on our list of affordable places to live in Colorado. Pueblo is home to roughly 111,900 residents and is about 45 miles away from Colorado Springs, the nearest major metro. Living in Pueblo, you can visit the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo, explore the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pwam.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, or check out the Nature &amp; Wildlife Discovery Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Grand Junction<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$405,900<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $272<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,560 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$54,570 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/8093\/CO\/Grand-Junction\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Junction, CO homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Colorado\/Grand-Junction\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Junction, CO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second is Grand Junction where about 65,600 residents currently live. The median home sale price is $405,900 which is about $75K less than the median home sale price in Colorado. If you find yourself moving to the third most affordable place in Colorado, explore the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, and visit one of the many museums like Museum of the West or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eurekasciencemuseum.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eureka! McConnell Science Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also hike one of the trails and stop by Colorado National Monument.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Colorado Springs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $459,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$216 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,437 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$57,537 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Denver (70 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4147\/CO\/Colorado-Springs\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado Springs, CO homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Colorado\/Colorado-Springs\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado Springs, CO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only slightly more expensive than Grand Junction is none other than Colorado Springs. The second most populous city in Colorado, you can reach the nearest metro, Denver, in about 70 miles. With roughly 478,900 residents in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/CO\/Colorado-Springs\/6\/4147\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado Springs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make sure to visit the Garden of the Gods, tour the United States Air Force Academy, ride the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, and explore the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmzoo.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheyenne Mountain Zoo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>&gt;&gt; Read: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/colorado-springs-co-neighborhoods\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b><i>Popular Colorado Springs, CO, Neighborhoods to Live in<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Grand-JunctionGettyImages-1346749341.jpg\" alt=\"aerial view of homes in grand junction co_Getty\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Grand-JunctionGettyImages-1346749341.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Grand-JunctionGettyImages-1346749341-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Grand-JunctionGettyImages-1346749341-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Grand-JunctionGettyImages-1346749341-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Grand-JunctionGettyImages-1346749341-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Grand-JunctionGettyImages-1346749341-840x630.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Grand-JunctionGettyImages-1346749341-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Greeley<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$462,175<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $189<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,428 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $57,537 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Collins (35 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/8215\/CO\/Greeley\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greeley, CO homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Colorado\/Greeley\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greeley, CO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fourth most affordable city to live in Colorado is Greeley. The nearest metropolitan area is Fort Collins, which is approximately 35 miles northwest of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/CO\/Greeley\/6\/8215\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greeley<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When living in this city of 108,800 people, you can spend the day outside at Island Grove Regional Park, check out Gateway Lakes Natural Area, or visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmrm.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado Model Railroad Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Aurora<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$463,390<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $237<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,701 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $57,537 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denver (10 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30839\/CO\/Aurora\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aurora, CO homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Colorado\/Aurora\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aurora, CO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great affordable city to consider moving to is Aurora, just outside of Denver. Home to 386,300 residents, this affordable town can be a great option to add to your list. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/CO\/Aurora\/6\/30839\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in Aurora<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can check out the Plains Conservation Center, explore the city center, and fish or swim at Aurora Reservoir.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>&gt;&gt; Read: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/aurora-co-neighborhoods\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b><i>Popular Aurora, CO, Neighborhoods to Live in<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Loveland<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $480,500 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $237<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,905 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$72,515 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Collins (15 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11858\/CO\/Loveland\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loveland, CO homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Colorado\/Loveland\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loveland, CO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sixth on the list is another well-known city, Loveland, where you\u2019ll find the home prices are about $100K less than the state\u2019s average. With just about 76,400 people <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/CO\/Loveland\/6\/11858\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Loveland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s a great place to consider buying a house in. Make sure to enjoy a day by the lake at Lake Loveland or Boyd Lake State Park, explore Devil\u2019s Backbone Open Space, or check out the sculptures at Benson Sculpture Garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-996409334.jpg\" alt=\"Alpenglow kisses Hallet Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-996409334.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-996409334-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-996409334-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-996409334-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-996409334-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-996409334-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-996409334-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Commerce City<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $500,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $213<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $2,243 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $96,484<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denver (7 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4296\/CO\/Commerce-City\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commerce City, CO homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Colorado\/Commerce-City\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commerce City, CO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been living in the Denver-metro area for some time, you probably know of Commerce City. This Denver suburb has a median home sale price of $500,000, so it\u2019s about 80K less than the state\u2019s average. Commerce City is an awesome place to live, as you\u2019ll find attractions like Buffalo Run Golf Course and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, home to over 330 species, grasslands, wetlands, and scenic lakes. With about 68,200 residents in Commerce City, you\u2019ll always find something new to explore.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Longmont<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $515,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $263<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0$1,788<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$96,484<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denver (35 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30791\/CO\/Longmont\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longmont, CO homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Colorado\/Longmont\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longmont, CO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to about 98,600 residents, Longmont is a great city to consider living in, especially if you\u2019re looking to be close to nature. Longmont is close to the Rocky Mountain National Park, where you can hike up Longs Peak and Bear Lake Trail. It\u2019s also near Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge and Hall Ranch Open Space, so you\u2019ll have plenty of outdoor activities. Longmont\u2019s charming downtown is full of local shops and restaurants, like The Roost and Longs Peak Pub &amp; Taphouse. This affordable city has so much to offer its residents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9: Fort Collins<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$520,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $268<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,726<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $70,528 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Denver (65 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/7006\/CO\/Fort-Collins\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Collins, CO homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Colorado\/Fort-Collins\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Collins, CO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ninth on our list is Fort Collins, where the median home sale price is $520,000. This city has a population of 169,800, there is plenty to do in your free time <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/CO\/Fort-Collins\/6\/7006\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Fort Collins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can explore the Old Town Historic District where you\u2019ll find homes dating back to the 1800s, trolleys, and charming shops, check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fcmod.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Collins Museum of Discovery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and visit Riverbend Ponds Natural Area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>&gt;&gt; Read: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/fort-collins-co-neighborhoods\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b><i>Popular Fort Collins, CO, Neighborhoods to Live in<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/acton-crawford-tganCPCJG5A-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"gazebo and building in fort collins co\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/acton-crawford-tganCPCJG5A-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/acton-crawford-tganCPCJG5A-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/acton-crawford-tganCPCJG5A-unsplash-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/acton-crawford-tganCPCJG5A-unsplash-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/acton-crawford-tganCPCJG5A-unsplash-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/acton-crawford-tganCPCJG5A-unsplash-944x630.jpg 944w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/acton-crawford-tganCPCJG5A-unsplash-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10: Westminster<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $549,700 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $260 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,904 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $76,378 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denver (10 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30850\/CO\/Westminster\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westminster, CO homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Colorado\/Westminster\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westminster, CO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenth on our list of affordable places to live in Colorado is Westminster. With a population of close to 116,300, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/CO\/Westminster\/6\/30850\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Westminster<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great option for those looking for a mid-sized city. If you find yourself moving to this area make sure to spend the day at Standley Lake Regional Park &amp; Wildlife Refuge where you can fish, boat, and camp, visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/butterflies.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butterfly Pavilion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> home to over 1,500 butterflies, or explore the many local shops and restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#11: Lakewood<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$562,500<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$296<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1,726 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $71,233 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denver (8 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10937\/CO\/Lakewood\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lakewood, CO homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Colorado\/Lakewood\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lakewood, CO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lakewood is a great place to consider moving to in Colorado. This Denver suburb is home to about 155,900 residents. Fun activities to do in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/CO\/Lakewood\/6\/10937\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lakewood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include camping, hiking, horseback riding, or swimming at Bear Creek Lake Park, heading to the famous Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre for a concert, and hiking up Green Mountain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Methodology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All cities must have over 50,000 residents per the US Census and have a median home sale price under the average median home sale price in Colorado. Median home sale price and median sale price per square foot from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during April 2025. 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