I knew it… you knew it… but today Money magazine said it: Louisville, CO is the #1 place to live in the U.S. I’ve represented this area for five years and I know first-hand how great it is. We are lucky that Louisville has weathered this economy better than most other areas and we are lucky to have so many great places to spend our free time. I’m proud to see Money magazine recognize Louisville as a great place to live.
Why Louisville, CO is #1 (from money.com): “Some towns nestled along the Rockies are full of pretentious eco-hipsters. Not Louisville. Ice cream shops dot the historic downtown. Families grab burgers at the cozy Waterloo Café. A Friday-night street fair, with a beer garden, live music, and games for the kids, runs all summer. No wonder this down-to-earth town has appeared high on Money’s Best Places list before–and on many others. It’s also weathering the economic downturn well. Robust industries in the area, such as high tech, energy, and health care, make county unemployment among the lowest in the state. But the top reason residents give for moving here? The great outdoors. Louisville is laced with nearly 30 miles of trails, Rocky Mountain National Park is less than an hour away, and eight world-class ski resorts are within two hours. The town’s schools are highly rated as well. Add in dry, clear weather, little crime, good health care, and low taxes, and Louisville is pretty tough to beat.”
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