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Renter’s Guide to Greeley, CO

Take a 30 mile journey Southeast of Fort Collins (a roughly 50 minute drive on the CO-14E highway) and you’ll find the home rule municipality of Greeley, CO.

The city got its name from Horace Greeley, a New York Tribune editor, after coming to the area during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. Originally built on farming and agriculture, Greeley managed to maintain steady growth as it adopted modern technologies. Today, it has an estimated population of 107,348.

Located on the High Plains of Northern Colorado and 12 miles east of the Rocky Mountains. The weather in Greeley, CO is semi-arid. The city gets 15 inches of rain per year which is less than the U.S. average but 40 inches of snow. In July, you’ll experience a summer high of 90 and in January, a winter low of 15. Despite the relatively cold winter weather, Greeley, CO residents get to enjoy 244 days of sunshine per year.

Cost of Living in Greeley, CO

The cost of living in Greeley is - unsurprisingly - lower than its more populous nearby Fort Collins and Denver. A monthly bus pass costs around $50 and basic utilities for one person occupying a modest apartment cost $141.67. Internet would be additional $66 depending on the type and speed you require.

For date nights, a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant should cost you and your partner around $60 before taking drinks into account. With all that eating, it’s also important to stay healthy. Make sure to budget in at least $38 for a monthly membership at the local fitness club.

Average Rent in Greeley, CO

  • Greeley, CO Average Rental Price, December 2019 $1,176 /mo

    Greeley, CO Apartment Rent Ranges

    • $501-$7002%
    • $701-$1,00029%
    • $1,001-$1,50063%
    • $1,501-$2,0007%

    Greeley, CO Rent Trends

    Average Rent Nov / 2016 Mar / 2017 Jul / 2017 Nov / 2017 Mar / 2018 Jul / 2018 Nov / 2018 Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Dec / 2019
    Greeley, CO $996 $967 $1,022 $1,049 $1,059 $1,111 $1,120 $1,154 $1,185 $1,180 $1,176
    National $1,354 $1,350 $1,382 $1,385 $1,388 $1,423 $1,431 $1,434 $1,469 $1,473 $1,474
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    Average rent is projected to grow by 3% in 2019 compared to 2018.

    Please note that projected rent growth is calculated at city level.

    Check out the average rent prices in Greeley by neighborhood.

    Living in Greeley, CO

    Living in Greeley, you can expect the people to be very friendly and welcoming. With an average age of 30.7, you’ll find a good amount of young families and a variety of fun things to do for residents of all ages.

    Getting around is surprisingly convenient as well for a small town. Public transit is run by the Greeley-Evans Transit system providing convenient service to all major town centers and door-to-door pick-up for disabled riders. Although the transit system is well developed, roughly 77.8% of residents choose to drive their cars to work. Despite this high percentage of drivers, the average commute time for Greeley residents is just 22.9 minutes - significantly lower than the U.S. average.

    Things to Do in Greeley, CO

    Leaning into its family-friendly reputation, the local farmers’ market is a popular destination. Here, you can meet up with local farmers and neighbors and purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for the week and browse creative arts and crafts. Unlike some farmers’ markets, all the food products sold here are grown or raised in Colorado!

    Speaking of fun things to do with the family in Greeley, CO, you can’t forget about the Adventure Island Indoor Waterpark. Being indoors, it’s climate-controlled and open all year round. For the parents who just want to relax, there’s the warm water pool and a lazy river. For the more active members of the family, there’s a 25 meter swimming pool, outdoor patio, water basketball court, and a massive water slide.

    For date nights, there’s The Moxi in downtown Greeley. With room for 400 you can enjoy live music and a full service bar. For nights where you want to take in some culture, the Union Colony Civic Center is one of the largest performing arts venues in Colorado hosting everyone from local comedians to Broadway musicals.

    For the shopaholics in the family, the Greeley Mall cannot be missed. Home to 64 stores, a Cinemark theater, food court and even a spa, it’s got pretty much everything you can think of in one convenient location.

    Employment & Economy in Greeley, CO

    The economy in Greeley, CO has come a long way from its days as a farming and agricultural town. The top 3 occupations in Greeley are healthcare and social assistance employing 12.4%, retail employing 12.3% and manufacturing employing 10.1%.

    With a median income of $47,342, the 3 largest employers in Greeley are JBS Swift & Company employing 4530, Banner Health/North Colorado Medical Center employing 3600 and Greeley-Evans School District 6 employing 1923.

    Education in Greeley, CO

    The top elementary school in Greeley is a charter school called West Ridge Academy. Ranked near the top quartile of Colorado elementary schools it is the top elementary school in Greeley School District No. 6.

    The top high school in Greeley is the Early College Academy serving students from Grades 9 to 11. Ranked in the top 20% of high schools in Colorado, it’s also #1 in Greeley School District No. 6.

    The top private school in Greeley is without a doubt the Dayspring Christian Academy serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Despite having a large student body of nearly 400 students, average class sizes are kept at 15 students to ensure everyone gets individual attention from teachers. As a result, they have consistently performed above average on standardized achievement testing excelling in areas such as reading, vocabulary and mathematics.

    For older students, the top university in Greeley is the University of Northern Colorado. Ranked 293rd nationally there are 9876 undergraduate students spread over a campus of 260 acres. This university offers diverse study opportunities with more than 100 bachelor’s degrees and 100 masters programs.

    Tips for Renting in Greeley, CO

    One of the biggest tips for moving to Greeley, CO is to know which neighborhoods best serve your needs and lifestyle. There are 30 constituent neighborhoods in Greeley with the most expensive one being W 20th St / 71st Ave with incomes here are higher than 89.8% of neighborhoods in the United States. The cheapest place to live in Greeley is Mumper Corner with 42.7% of children living below the federal poverty line.

    Another important tip for renting in Greeley is to familiarize yourself with renters’ rights. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website is a great course of information. The Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD) is another great course of information in both English and Spanish. They also have a hotline you can use to help settle landlord-tenant disputes.

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