In 2019, US News & World Report named Denver as one of the top two best places to live in the United States. The city’s ranking was based on several factors, including livability scores, job growth, quality of living, and health and fitness. While these factors are not surprising, there is much about Denver that many people may not be aware of. I’m here to make you aware as to why the Mile High City is so appealing and a top place to live.
Did you know that Denver is nicknamed the “Mile High City” because it sits exactly 5,280 feet above sea level? Pretty cool, huh? Another fun fact is that Denver gets a ton of sunshine – about 300 days a year! Even during the winter, you can still feel the warmth of the sun. Plus, Denver has a huge downtown area – it’s actually the 10th largest in the whole country!
Here’s another interesting tidbit – Denver is actually one of the most walkable cities around! And if you’re wandering around downtown, you’ll be within a mile of three different colleges and universities, as well as some great attractions like the home stadium of the Denver Broncos and some really cool art and history museums. But that’s not all – if you’re an outdoor enthusiast, you’ll be happy to know that Denver has around 200 parks and nearly 20,000 acres of parkland in the nearby Rocky Mountains!