According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Millennials outnumber Baby Boomers for the first time. Nationally, the number of millennials totals 83.1 million, representing more than a quarter of the nation’s population. Baby Boomers represent 75.4 million. In Colorado, millennials (ages 20 to 34) number 1,107,469, compared to Baby Boomers (ages 55-74) which number 958,289. […]
The Benefits of Living Proactively
September 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The new United States of Aging Survey, conducted in part by United Healthcare, shows that people age more proactively in Denver than anywhere else in the country. Why? Because older Denver residents eat better and exercise more. Here are some of the survey’s positive statistics: 62 percent of Denver’s older adults placed an emphasis on […]
Leading Locations Report
September 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Area Development magazine rates Denver the best metro area in the nation for economic development and jobs. Three other Colorado cities placed in the top 20. The 2015 “Leading Locations” report compares 375 U.S. metro statistical areas on creating jobs and nurturing sustainable economic development. The cities were evaluated based on three categories: Skilled, well-qualified […]
Colorado on Top for Inexpensive Energy
September 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Colorado remains on top for inexpensive energy. In fact, according to a new WalletHub study, Colorado ranks just below Washington D.C. for the least expensive energy cost out of all 50 states. Colorado’s overall average monthly energy cost was $224 ($93 for electricity, $44 for natural gas, and $107 for motor fuel), which is down […]
Fifth Solar City in the Country
September 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
BuildZoom recently used solar power building permits for residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects to rank the nation’s 40 largest cities, and Denver ranks fifth in the country. Based on the estimated number of solar power systems per capita, at 6.22, Denver ranks only behind San Diego (14.64), San Jose (10.07), Phoenix (8.71) and the Riverside, […]
Fastest Selling Homes
August 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
According to a new report by Redfin, Denver has the fastest selling homes in the country. This means that half of Denver’s new homes sell in six days or less. Redfin reported Denver’s six-day sales topped all other surveyed markets, including Seattle (nine days or less), Portland (10 days or less), and Omaha (11 days […]