Welcome to the Sweetheart City!
Gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park
Are you looking to escape the big city or just considering the many options Colorado has to offer? Loveland may be the perfect fit. A few of the community’s appealing aspects include:
- Outdoor Recreation – 60 miles of hiking/biking trails; 30 natural spaces/open lands; 8,400 acres of preserved open lands; Boyd & Loveland Lakes plus the Big Thompson River for water sports and fishing, and more!
- Population – With 81,000+ residents, Loveland offers the amenities of a larger city, but with a “small-town” feel.
- Education/Schools – The community is served by the Thompson R2J School District and Aims Community College. Colorado State University is 15 minutes away.
- Job Growth – The labor force participation rate grew by 1% in 2021. Unemployment decreased from 6% to 5% – the job market is thriving in Loveland.
- Food – With fast-food, upscale dining, micro-breweries and everything in between, Loveland covers the bases when it comes to food.
- Cost of Living – While Colorado isn’t considered one of the most affordable places to live, Loveland was ranked the second most affordable city in Colorado in 2018. The median home price is $510,000, significantly lower than many surrounding communities.