Home of the Mavericks, Josies Tacos, Ziggies Coffee and Highland Lake Church!
The Filming Location for Die Hard 2
- History – In 1905, the Great Western Railroad wanted to build their railroad through the Highlandlake district, to accommodate a beet dump/station, bordering Paul Mead’s farm. Mead saw a business opportunity and platted out lots and streets for a new town. He then named the town “Mead” after his father, Dr. Martin Mead, on whose original farm, the new town was located.
- Economy – Located in a growth corridor, new housing and development is a part of the Mead landscape. Click here for Mead economic info – http://bit.ly/3TTVK3V.
- Location – Near I-25 and Highway 66, Mead sees traffic counts of 80,000 daily. Denver and Fort Collins are 30-minutes away and Highway 66 serves as the southern gateway into Rocky Mountain National Park. This setting provides opportunities for shopping, dining, and recreation in many Northern Colorado communities. Vrain State Park is 7 miles south of Mead with 604 acres of land and 152 acres of water – a great place for camping, birdwatching, fishing, photography, and hikers.
- Schools – Mead is served by the St. Vrain District; learn more at https://bit.ly/3ELwclw. The district is the 8th largest in the state.
- Population – 5,057.
- Median Home Price – $515,000.
