Greeley Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Population. Approximately 112,609 including 8,561 students at University of Northern Colorado.
Elevation. 4,658’ and covering 27.58 square miles.
Schools. The University of Northern Colorado, Aims Community College, Weld County RE-6 (https://www.greeleyschools.org/).
Healthcare. North Colorado Medical Center.
Geography. 60 miles north of Denver, 50 miles south of Cheyenne, WY; 58 miles to Denver Int’l Airport (DIA).
Median Family Income. Approximately $65,525.
Housing. Median price for a single family home is approximately $416,500.
Major Employers. Banner Health/North Colorado Medical Center, JBS USA, The University of Northern Colorado, Hensel Phelps, Leprino Foods, State Farm, TeleTech, UCHealth, Chevron/Noble Energy Dist. Center, Aims Community College, Weld County, City of Greeley, and Greeley-Evans School District 6
Fact. Northeastern Colorado, the area around Greeley, was the inspiration for James Michener’s first novel, Centennial.
With strong agricultural roots and the sophistication of a small city, Greeley accommodates both country and city life with an easy charm. Distinguished for its commitment to its natural heritage, Greeley preserves and celebrates the tradition of Northern Colorado through a variety of festivals and community events. Greeley is home to The University of Northern Colorado that enjoyed national acclaim when The Monfort School of Business received the Malcolm Baldridge Quality Award in 2004. Aims Community College is one of the largest two-year institutions in the state and offers a diverse selection of classes.
Residents are rarely at a loss for fun things to do including a vibrant downtown, thriving arts and culture, unique shopping, the Union Colony Civic Center, The Greeley Philharmonic, and multiple festivals including The Greeley Stampede, UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival, Greeley Blues Jam, Arts Picnic, the Colorado Model Railroad Museum, and Centennial Village. Every summer Greeley goes cowboy when it welcomes the PRCA Rodeo to town for The Greeley Stampede – the world’s largest 4th of July rodeo. The Stampede dates back to the late 1800s and attracts more than 400,000 people. It spans two weekends and features a carnival, art exhibits, BMX Show, a Canine Spectacular, parade, fireworks, and nationally-recognized bands and entertainment.
The Colorado active lifestyle is alive and well in Greeley with over 90 miles of bike lanes and off-street paths, the 21-mile Poudre River Trail, two tournament level public golf courses, sports parks, dog parks, and three disc golf courses. Over 40 traditional and open space parks offer tennis, softball, climbing walls, racquetball, inline hockey, basketball, volleyball, year-round indoor ice skating and hockey, skateboarding, swimming, an indoor water park, fitness trails, and an indoor running track. It’s thriving economy, comfortable climate of “300 days of sunshine” per year, panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains, and close proximity to outdoor recreation help Greeley live up to its national designation as “An All-America City.”
