Glen Haven
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Great for
- Parks & Recreation
- Clean & Green
- Neighborly Spirit
- Peace & Quiet
- Safe & Sound
Not great for
- Childcare
- Eating Out
- Internet Access
- Medical Facilities
- Nightlife
Who lives here?
- Country Lovers
- Tourists
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Glen Haven
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
"Glen Haven in along the North Fork of The Big Thompson River"
Glen Haven is a tiny town with only a few handful of people who live in the town, there are residents around the town. There is the famous Bed and Breakfast Inn with a restaurant room and Victorian style rooms. The Inn has been called "One of the Most Romantic Places Ever".
This little sleepy mountain town north of Estes Park is along the North Fork of the Big Thompson River. In September 2013 a "1000 year flood" rages through Glen Haven on its way down the North Fork as it made its way to the The Big Thompson River just about 10 miles down stream to the east. The Big Thompson River was the famous site that also historically flooded in 1976. The 2011 flood all but destroyed the businesses and homes of the town and as of a month or so after the flood everything is in the process of being repaired and rebuilt.
Not to deter the hardy mountain folk and for anyone looking for a pretty mountain spot to live that is not far from the front range towns of Fort COllins/Loveland, Glen Haven may be a perfect place, especially now, to invest in land and property. Considering the devestation from the flood there may even be some folk who are selling their properties in order to avoid future flood events.
This little sleepy mountain town north of Estes Park is along the North Fork of the Big Thompson River. In September 2013 a "1000 year flood" rages through Glen Haven on its way down the North Fork as it made its way to the The Big Thompson River just about 10 miles down stream to the east. The Big Thompson River was the famous site that also historically flooded in 1976. The 2011 flood all but destroyed the businesses and homes of the town and as of a month or so after the flood everything is in the process of being repaired and rebuilt.
Not to deter the hardy mountain folk and for anyone looking for a pretty mountain spot to live that is not far from the front range towns of Fort COllins/Loveland, Glen Haven may be a perfect place, especially now, to invest in land and property. Considering the devestation from the flood there may even be some folk who are selling their properties in order to avoid future flood events.
Pros
- commutable to Fort Collins
- friendly people
- gorgeous scenery
- small town atmosphere
Cons
- no amenities
Recommended for
- Tourists
- Country Lovers
Glen Haven
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"A beautiful little town in Northern Colorado"
Glen Haven is a small, quaint little town in northern Colorado. When you first drive into town you notice the little general store and several other business next to each other along with the fire house. All of these are built out of wood, keeping the local scenery in mind. The area itself is gorgeous with pretty views no matter which way you look. You can often find local residents sitting around and chatting over a cup of coffee or soda in the warm months. Not too many people call Glen Haven home, but of the 165 that do, I think they are all pretty lucky. For anyone who loves the mountains and all it has to offer, this is such a nice, out of the way little town. The general store has pretty much the necessities, but for more shopping and dining options residents need to travel to either Estes Park which is only 15 minutes away or to Loveland which is about 50 minutes away.
Since there aren't many residents here there is only one school, an elementary. When compared to other schools in the state it ranks about average. Older kids have to travel to Estes Park for school.
The average household income in Glen Haven is slightly above the state average, although to purchase a home here it is about $100,000 more than the state average. The average age of the residents here is 59.1, so it seems as if many of the residents have come here to retire, and I can see why.
Since there aren't many residents here there is only one school, an elementary. When compared to other schools in the state it ranks about average. Older kids have to travel to Estes Park for school.
The average household income in Glen Haven is slightly above the state average, although to purchase a home here it is about $100,000 more than the state average. The average age of the residents here is 59.1, so it seems as if many of the residents have come here to retire, and I can see why.
Pros
- friendly people
- small town atmosphere
- gorgeous scenery
Cons
- no amenities
Recommended for
- Country Lovers
