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Estes Park, CO


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Estes Park, Colorado

Introduction to Estes Park, Colorado

Estes Park, Colorado, in Larimer county, is 23 miles W of Loveland, Colorado (center to center) and 52 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The town, which is in the Fort Collins - Loveland area, has 5,413 residents.

Estes Park History

Estes Park, a town located in Larimer County, was established in 1859. The community was named in honor of Joel Estes, who was the founder of the town. Larimer County was named after William Larimer, Jr., who established Denver. The county was formed in 1861. The town of Estes Park, which houses the headquarters for the Rocky Mountain National Park, was also the location for the Credit Union National Association. It was a significant milestone in the history of credit unions in America. The town received great damage due to a flood in 1982.

Estes Park and nearby Attractions

  • Barbour Ponds State Park
  • Boulder History Museum
  • Golden Gate Canyon State Park
  • Discovery Center Science Museum
  • Eldorado Canyon State Park
  • Great Stupa at Rocky Mountain Shambhala Center

Things To Do In Estes Park

History buffs will find museums such as the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, the Great Stupa at Rocky Mountain Shambhala Center, the National Center for Atmospheric Research, and the University of Colorado Museum, which all provide insights into the history of the area. There are numerous parks such as Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Eldorado Canyon State Park, and Barbour Ponds State Park. These offer ample recreational opportunities. Saint Bartholomew Church is also located nearby. The festivals celebrated in the town include the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival in June, Jazz Fest in May, and the Heritage Festival in August.

Estes Park Transportation

The closest major international airport is Denver International Airport.

Estes Park Higher Education

Higher educational facilities include Red Rocks Community College, Colorado Schools of Mines, and Colorado State University.

High Points

Estes Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyEstes Park Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Estes Park Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 10%Estes Park Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 10%Estes Park Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 11%Estes Park People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Estes Park College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Estes Park, CO

Comparing Estes Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men88
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Racial Diversity44
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times108
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime45

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