Douglas County a Hotbed for “the Young and the Wealthy”
While pictures of minivans might come to mind when you first think of Douglas County, Colorado, you better at least picture expensive minivans.
The county is apparently a hotbed for the “young and the wealthy.” A new Nielson Claritas’ demographic report reveals that Douglas County has the fifth highest concentration of 25-34 year olds, who are making over $100,000 annually, in the entire country.
The report reveals that Douglas County’s average household income is $102,379 with 7.23 percent of 24-34 year-olds making over $100,000 per year. Broomfield County was ranked 10th on the list, and several counties near Washington DC were also ranked.
Outside of it being “young and wealthy,” Douglas County is truly a great place to live, offering its residents a top-notch school system and an array of recreational activities. TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate specialists – has extensive experience helping buyers and sellers in all areas of Douglas County, including Parker, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Sedalia, Roxborough Park, Lone Tree, and much more! Please contact us for more information on living in this “young and wealthy” county!
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Douglas County School District Releases Open Enrollment Information
It is critical that you constantly evaluate your child’s school, to ensure that he or she is in an optimal educational setting. The good news for you (but not for us, Realtors!) is that since Colorado allows for open enrollment, you don’t necessarily have to move for your child to attend your school of choice.
The Douglas County School District just released its list of schools that are accepting open enrollment applications for the 2009-2010 school year. Please click here for a list of schools that will be accepting open enrollment applications from December 1, 2008 through January 15, 2009. Click here to access the open enrollment application.
For more information on schools in the Denver metro area, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060.
Denver Area Tornadoes Welcome the DNC
Well, Denver residents were expecting a whirlwind during the DNC! Three tornadoes touched down southeast of Denver yesterday, on the eve of the DNC. One of the tornadoes, which touched down near the Rueter-Hess Reservoir in Parker, was about a mile from my house. The tornado spotting gave my family quite a scare! Two more tornadoes also touched down in Douglas County near Castle Rock and Parker yesterday evening.* Photo is courtesy of Leslie Stoops, who lives in Parker’s Antelope Heights neighborhood.
Denver Area Community Spotlight: Highlands Ranch
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TeamCox Realtors was involved in some tough negotiating for our relocating buyers this past week. We were a bit surprised at how little the sellers were willing to budge in the midst of the Denver buyer’s market. You are probably wondering about the home that was in such demand? It was Highlands Ranch home, priced under $300K.
Highlands Ranch, a popular Douglas County community located only 12 miles south of Denver, continues to thrive in the midst of an overall sluggish Denver real estate market. Homes in Highlands Ranch have held their values well during the Denver real estate market’s slump. The Rocky Mountain News reported in March that 80126, the primary Highlands Ranch zip code, saw a 13.9 percent year-over-year home price increase last year, which was the third largest increase in the entire Denver metro area. Highlands Ranch is also showing signs of improvement more quickly than other areas in Douglas and Arapahoe Counties. Highlands Ranch homes – especially those that are priced under 300K – have recently been selling quickly for at or near full asking price.
It is hard to believe that Highlands Ranch will be celebrating its thirtieth birthday in a few years. The 22,000-acre master-planned community’s popularity stems from its superior quality of life, panoramic views, convenient location, and endless recreational opportunities. Highlands Ranch was also recently ranked 12th among Money Magazine’s, “Top 100 Best Places to Live,” The magazine completed its rankings based on numerous factors, including: financial, housing, quality of life, education, health, meeting the neighbors, etc. Parker, another popular Douglas County community, was ranked high in last year’s report.
For more information on Highlands Ranch real estate, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060.
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Castle Rock Recognized for its Fabulous Parks and Recreation Program
Castle Rock named a finalist for the most coveted parks and recreation award in the country
TeamCox Realtors would like to congratulate Castle Rock, Colorado, on being named as one of the four finalists (with a population between 25,000 and 50,000), for the most notable parks and recreation award in the country, the National Recreation and Parks Administration’s 2008 Gold Medal Award
The award, which honors communities excelling in “long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition,” will be awarded in October. This coveted nomination is no surprise, considering the fact that Castle Rock boasts a variety of recreational amenities, thousands of acres of open space, over 200 acres of park space, 34 miles of trails, and a state-of-the-art recreation center.
Recreation isn’t the only thing that Castle Rock has going for it! Castle Rock is a scenic, family-friendly community that attracts all types of homebuyers – from bustling professionals – to young families – to empty nesters. Castle Rock residents enjoy living in the charming Douglas County town while being nearby Denver’s renowned shopping, dinning and cultural opportunities. Castle Rock real estate, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate specialist.
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Denver Area Community Spotlight – Pradera (Parker, Colorado)
Natural Beauty and Mountain Vistas Make Pradera a Natural Choice for Homebuyers!
Many Denver area homebuyers, inlcuding those relocating to Colorado, are attracted to the top-notch quality of life, natural beauty and to the coveted schools in Douglas County, Colorado. Pradera, a popular community located in Parker, Colorado, has all of this so it is a natural choice for homebuyers looking for homes on larger homesites that range in price from around the half million-dollar mark to over two million.
Pradera, the site of the 2005 Parade of Homes, is an impressive golf course community that showcases the best of Colorado with its natural beauty, miles of open space, mountain vistas and architecturally stunning homes. Since construction at Pradera has been in full swing over the past few years, many resale and newly built homes are available to Pradera homebuyers. Golden Design Group and Joyce Homes are among the homebuilders at Pradera in addition to sixteen exclusive custom homebuilders.
Although Pradera has a Parker mailing address, it is nestled right in between Castle Rock and Parker and is easily accessible from both I-25 in Castle Rock and Parker Road. Because its location, Pradera residents are able to enjoy the sought-after recreational opportunities and conveniences of both the Parker and Castle Rock areas. The community is also within the boundaries of the first-rate Douglas Country schools of Mountain View Elementary, Northeast Elementary, Sagewood Middle School and Ponderosa High School.
For more information on Pradera real estate, please contact TeamCox Realtors. TeamCox Realtors is here to assist you find a community that is perfect for you!
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Colorado Continues to Be a Healthy Place to Live
Denver and Other Colorado Cities Strive to Keep Residents Healthy and Active
Colorado continues to be a very healthy place to live. According to a recent study by the Trust for America’s Health, a research group that focuses on disease prevention, Colorado boasts the lowest adult obesity rate and the third-lowest childhood obesity rate in the entire United States. As the obesity epidemic grows at alarming pace, this is great news for our state. Just to give you an idea, Colorado’s obesity rate is a lean 17.9% while last-ranked Mississippi’s obesity rate is 30.6%. In addition, Boulder was recently ranked by Men’s Journal as one of the nation’s healthiest places while Douglas County was recently recognized by Money Magazine as one of the country’s "skinniest" counties. Why is Colorado such a healthy place to live? Coloradoans love the outdoors and the crisp mountain air. They take pride in being active and take full advantage of Colorado’s beautiful surroundings. Colorado also has a relatively mild climate with over 300 days of sunshine per year. And, Denver residents don’t let the cold days of winter deter them from enjoying the outdoors since many of the Rocky Mountain’s world-class ski resorts are less than two hours away. Denver residents are lucky to have one of the most extensive park and recreation systems in the entire country. They are encouraged to be outdoors and stay active and healthy. Many suburban cities also focus on providing top-notch recreational opportunities including Castle Rock, which boasts over 400 acres of parks and open space. Parker also recently opened the 100,000 sq. ft. Parker Fieldhouse, which includes an indoor inline hockey rink and a 25-foot climbing wall. For more information on recreational opportunities in the Denver area and throughout Colorado, please contact TeamCox Realtors. 
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Many Denver Communities Becoming Safer Places to Live
Crime Rates are Decreasing in Parts of Denver and Douglas County
Denver and many surrounding suburbs are becoming safer places to live. According to the 2006 Denver Neighborhood Crime Report, overall crime in the City of Denver declined 10% between 2005 and 2006. In addition, some of the Denver suburbs are seeing decreases in crime rates.
- Overall, there were approximately 46,000 reported crimes in Denver, which averages out to around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents.
- Bear Valley, Kennedy and Washington Park were among the Denver neighborhoods that saw the biggest decrease in crimes from 2005 to 2006. Washington Park saw a 31% decrease in crimes during the period including a 31 % decrease in the number of burglaries and auto thefts. A few Denver neighborhoods did not fare well in the report including Sun Valley, Five Points and City Park. These neighborhoods posted the largest crime rates per 1,000 residents in Denver.
- Douglas County continues to be a very safe place to live. YourHub.com reports that Douglas County saw a 14% decrease in violent crimes during the first half of 2007 compared to the same period last year. This conclusion is based on statistics from the Castle Rock Police, Lone Tree Police, Parker Police and the Douglas County Sheriff’s office. Both Castle Rock and Parker have seen slight reductions in violent crimes this year.
- In late 2005, the 12th Annual Safest Cities Award recognized Centennial, located in Arapahoe County, as the 25th safest American city.
Low crime rates mean only good things for the local real estate market. For more information on specific crime rates or other safety issues in your Denver area neighborhood, please contact TeamCox Realtors.
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Which Denver Area High Schools Have the Highest Test Scores?
A Rundown of Denver High Schools' 2007 Average ACT Composite Scores
The Colorado Department of Education released a report today of the 2007 Colorado High Schools’ average ACT composite scores. Since this is a very important indicator of educational quality, TeamCox Realtors combed through the data to determine the top ten highest scoring high schools in addition to the top scoring school distircts in the Denver metro area. The Boulder Valley School District fared very well with the 2007 ACT test.
Top Ten Denver Area High School Average ACT Composite Scores*
1. ‘D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School (Jefferson County) – 26.2
2. Peak to Peak Charter School (Boulder Valley) – 23.2
3. Fariview High School (Boulder Valley) – 23.3
4. Cherry Creek High School (Cherry Creek) – 23.2
5. Denver School of Science and Technology – 23.6
6. Boulder High School (Boulder Valley) – 23.2
7. Mountain Vista High School (Douglas County)- 22.5
8. Monarch High School (Boulder Valley) – 22.4
9. Arapahoe High School (Littleton) – 22.2
10. Denver School of the Arts – 22.0
Which Denver area school districts fared the best? Here is the rundown:
1. Boulder Valley School District – 21.9
2. Littleton Public Schools – 21.7
3. Douglas County School District 20.9
4. Cherry Creek Schools – 20.5
5. Jefferson County Public Schools – 20.0
6. Adams 12 Five Star Schools – 18.3
7. Aurora Public Schools – 16.0 (tied with DPS)
7. Denver Public Schools – 16.0 (tied with Aurora)
For more information on this report or to see how your favorite high school fared, please visit the Colorado Department of Education’s website. If you have questions about Denver area schools or regarding Denver real estate, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060.
* Please note that this list includes only high schools in the Denver metro area. There were higher scoring high schools in other parts of Colorado.
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Douglas County Receives National Recognition
Douglas County Given Nods for Many Attributes Including Job Growth and Safety
Things are going well down in Douglas County! With its top-notch schools and superior quality of life, Douglas County continues to be one of the most sought after areas in the suburban Denver real estate market. Two national magazines have recently singled out Douglas County as a great place to live.
Money Magazine: Money Magazine’s newly released "100 Best Places to Live," ranks Douglas County 18th in job growth (38.3%) and 14th among the "skinniest" counties. Parker is also ranked in the top 30 of the "100 Best Places to Live," which is based on economic opportunity, schools, safety and sense of community.
Family Circle Magazine: Family Circle Magazine’s August Issue selected Castle Rock as one the United States’ "10 Best Towns for Families." It is easy to understand why Castle Rock is a great place for families with its top-notch schools, pristine natural beauty and impressive safety record. Castle Rock has also recently appeared on national lists recognizing affordability and job growth.
For more information on Douglas County real estate, please contact TeamCox Realtors. Our team is has extensive knowledge of all Douglas County communities including Castle Pines North, Castle Pines Village, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker , Roxborough Park and Sedalia. Please click here to search for homes in Douglas County.
