Wellington

We have friends who live in Wellington and other than the long drive it takes us to get there, I absolutely love it and think it's a great place to raise a family. Our friends are very close to their neighbors and they have cook outs in the summer and all the kids get together to play. There is a nice sense of community here, and although the schools here aren't stellar, they are pretty good. Most of the homes are more modern and the streets are nice and wide without much traffic. Although there aren't any really beautiful, big tree lined streets because the area is newer, there are numerous nice views around, especially on the outskirts of town. Within just a few minutes are several reservoirs and the amount of water in the area really helps to make this place look green.

The median household income here is above Colorado's average by about $8,000, but the average cost of a home here is about $40,000 less, making the cost of living here really good. There are several locally owned restaurants and a couple of fast food places here too. For more restaurant options or bigger shopping, Fort Collins is just 15 minutes away.

Overall, this is a nice area that has many families and seems to be family oriented. There are nice subdivisions as well as homes on more property, with a more rural setting. The cost of living is really good and this may be the perfect place for families looking for a quieter town to live in.