Quick answer
Colorado can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $617,450, rent of $2,068/month and household income of $128,755, and the state's violent crime rate (438 per 100k, 2025) is above the median state. Start your research with Erie, Parker, Castle Rock.
Median home value
$617,450
Top-scoring places
Median rent
$2,068/mo
Household income
$128,755
Violent crime / 100k
438
Colorado, 2025
Population change
+1.7%
Tracked places + counties
Home value change
+7.0%
State wage income tax
Yes
Home value ÷ income
4.8×
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, CO | 92 | $685,900 | $2,775 | $163,644 | +4.9% |
| Parker, CO | 83 | $613,200 | $1,973 | $129,342 | +2.4% |
| Castle Rock, CO | 78 | $621,700 | $1,946 | $143,031 | +3.4% |
| Broomfield, CO | 75 | $631,600 | $2,074 | $121,025 | +1.6% |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 74 | $672,600 | $2,397 | $155,847 | -0.1% |
| Dakota Ridge, CO | 65 | $570,400 | $2,103 | $120,368 | -0.2% |
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert County | 76 | $664,600 | $1,436 | $129,477 | +2.6% |
| Douglas County | 75 | $674,000 | $2,095 | $145,737 | +2.2% |
| Lake County | 71 | $401,300 | $1,599 | $93,655 | +0.1% |
| Archuleta County | 70 | $451,400 | $1,409 | $76,524 | +1.6% |
| Ouray County | 70 | $670,100 | $1,398 | $84,556 | +1.8% |
| Broomfield County | 67 | $631,600 | $2,074 | $121,025 | +1.6% |
Verdict factors to check before you decide
- 1Price the whole address: taxes, insurance, utilities and HOA, not just the listing.
- 2Confirm the exact city, county and school assignment for the address.
- 3Drive the commute at the hours you will actually travel.
- 4Check flood, heat and storm exposure on official maps.
- 5Compare crime at the jurisdiction level, then visit at night.
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado a Good Place to Live in 2027?
Colorado can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $617,450, rent of $2,068/month and household income of $128,755, and the state's violent crime rate (438 per 100k, 2025) is above the median state. Start your research with Erie, Parker, Castle Rock.
What are the best places to live in Colorado?
In the Smart Movers Club app, the top-scoring Colorado cities are Erie, Parker, Castle Rock, Broomfield, Highlands Ranch, and the top counties are Elbert County, Douglas County, Lake County, Archuleta County. Scores combine income, housing, growth, employment and education.
Does Colorado have a state income tax?
Yes, Colorado taxes wage income. Check the state revenue department for current rates and compare property and sales taxes too.
Where does this data come from?
Figures come from the Smart Movers Club app, which compiles U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates and FBI state crime rates. Census figures are survey estimates, not live listing prices.
