Your Guide to Buying a Home in Aurora, CO

Buying a Home in Aurora, Colorado

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(The Rocky Mountains are the backdrop for Aurora's annual regattas)

Aurora is located in Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas County

Population: 222,103 Aurora is an eastern suburb of Denver, situated in the southeast quadrant between I-70 and I-25 with I-225 running through town connecting the two main arteries. Strategically located just south of Denver International Airport, Aurora is home to the Buckley Air National Guard Base and is Colorado's 3rd largest city. Once predominantly a military town, base closures as well as the closure of peripheral government business has made way for today's high tech industry and other professional business wanting to locate where the air is clean, the scenery is magnificent, and the people are highly skilled.

With only an hour's drive to the majestic Rocky Mountains, more than 80 parks, and over 7 public golf courses, recreational possibilities are many. Two public reservoirs, Aurora and Cherry Creek, provide boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Aurora's Recreation Department coupled with the Library System offer more than 8,000 recreation programs annually.

Shopping and dining opportunities are endless between the great collection of malls, shopping centers, and worldly restaurants in Aurora and the selection found just minutes to the west in Denver. Everything from famous name fast food to fine dining and gourmet delights, there's something sure to please any palate. Bargains galore can be found throughout town as well as unique chances at the many fine galleries to purchase works from local talents in every medium.

Education for Aurora residents is supported by excellent primary and secondary schools from the Aurora Public Schools and Cherry Creek School District. Aurora also boasts of the fastest-growing community college in Colorado, the Community College of Aurora. The T.H. Pickens Technical Center accomadates both high school students and post-secondary students.

Community is a keyword in Aurora. Everything revolves around its residents and its exemplary quality of life. "Art in Public Places" displays works from local artists in parks, community buildings, and spots throughout town. Home ownership assistance works to fulfill the "American Dream" of owning a home of their own. The school system offers help for working parents. Business incentives coupled with community development assure economic growth and jobs for Aurora's residents as well as a stable and bright future.