If you’re relocating within Colorado or from out-of-state, then you’ll want to ensure that you’re making the best decision possible about your new residence. Knowing the facts will help you prepare for any big decision.
City Demographics
City-Data (www.city-data.com) Create a detailed profile of every city and town in Colorado.
Best Places (www.bestplaces.net) Another site that builds a comprehensive list of demographics. Check out their “Cost of Living Calculator” to find out how your current city matches up against the city you’d like to relocate to.
School Data
NCES (nces.ed.gov/globallocator) “The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S.”
Great Schools (www.greatschools.org/colorado) “GreatSchools has profiles for more than 4500 public, public charter, and private schools in Colorado. As you search for schools that fit your family, you’ll find information on academic performance, extracurricular programs, school culture, and more.”
School Digger (www.schooldigger.com) “The easy way to evaluate K-12 school performance.”
Private School Review (www.privateschoolreview.com) “Learn about private schools, find schools, get admissions and financial aid help.”
Crime
CrimeReports (www.crimereports.com) Online crime mapping solution.