Greeley, CO


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Greeley, CO

About Greeley, CO

Greeley, Colorado is a vibrant city located in the northeastern part of the state. From its charming downtown area to its array of activities and attractions, Greeley has something for everyone! Visitors can indulge in some outdoor fun at places like Poudre River Trail or Centennial Park. Plus, those looking for an educational experience can explore all the museums and galleries available throughout town, such as the Greeley History Museum or the Union Colony Civic Center. And after enjoying all these activities, visitors can grab some delicious dining options from local eateries like Snack Attack Deli & Asian Kitchen or U Catina Mexican Restaurant. With so much to discover, Greeley is an unforgettable destination! Mid-sized agricultural city / college town - North-central Colorado, 55 miles north of Denver.

State: Colorado
County: Weld County
Metro Area: Greeley Metro Area
City: Greeley
Zip Codes: 80631 80634
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Elevation: 4715 ft above sea level

Historically and in its base form, Greeley is largely an agricultural center—livestock, meat-packing, and sugar beets and related processing activities remain extensive today. Local feedlots can bring strong agricultural “fragrances,” largely imperceptible to long-time residents. More recently the area has become the eastern flank of a large high tech and light manufacturing belt centered in nearby Windsor and anchored by Fort Collins and Loveland to the west. The University of Northern Colorado adds a light college-town accent bringing some 13,000 students,

The area is close enough to the Rocky Mountains to benefit from its recreational opportunities. Many residents commute to the more commercialized Fort Collins or Loveland to the west, resulting in average commute times of almost 24 minutes. Greeley is also a straight shot south of 45 miles to the new Denver International Airport located northeast of that city, making it a good location for frequent business travelers looking for more of a small town lifestyle. Denver itself is close enough to share many of its amenities.

Because incomes are relatively high compared to cost of living, the cost profile is favorable for Colorado and even compared to the Fort Collins area west. On the whole, Greeley is slower paced and some may not find enough to do, but there’s a lot nearby.

The town is located among rolling grassland plains in a shallow valley at the confluence of the Cache La Poudre and South Platte rivers. Locals call the area the “Kansas part of Colorado,” accurately depicting both landscape and climate, which is continental. Warm, dry spring and summer days are punctuated by occasional heavy thunderstorms. Winters are variable with alternating cold spells and mild periods. Wind chill can make winter weather more severe. First freeze is end of September, last is mid-May.

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Greeley Cost of Living

Small-town atmosphere, nearby mountains, and cost of living make Greeley a great place to live.

$420,600
+19.6% higher than avg
$60,601
-13.9% lower than avg
8.4 / 5.5
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Greeley Crime
43.9 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Greeley, Colorado
$80,640
for a family
$44,000
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Greeley
   Small-town atmosphere
Rising crime rate
   Nearby mountains
Long commutes
   Cost of living
Health care
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Over 3 years ago
ive lived here for a while and its pretty  More
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I lived in Greeley, CO during my undergraduate for 4 years. I recently moved to go receive my graduate degree elsewhere. However, there are so many ups and downs of this  More
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Over 4 years ago
I also have lived in Greeley for 5 yrs. Greeley is full of crime, drug users, and thief's. People are rude. An dont get me started on everyone excepting free hand  More
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