I looked on Google maps and it's only like 19 miles from Denver. That should be like a 20min drive so entertainment shouldn't be hard to find. Since it's that close I'm sure the weather and such are the same. Looks like it's a suburb of Denver.
What's the weather like in Denver? I mean in general, not right now. I know they get lots of snow in the winter. How is the weather in the summer? Does it get hot and humid? I'm comparing this against PA.
Climate
Denver has a semi-arid, continental climate (Köppen climate classification BSk)[20] with four distinct seasons. While Denver is located on the Great Plains, the weather of the city and surrounding area is heavily influenced by the proximity of the Rocky Mountains to the west. While generally mild compared to the mountains to the west and the plains further east, it can be very unpredictable. Before the city's settlement, the Denver landscape was made up of primarily prairie and desert lands. Because Denver and most of its suburbs sit in a "bowl", the city is often protected from harsh cold and strong winds. Measurable amounts of snow have fallen in the Denver area as late as June and as early as September.[21]
The average temperature in Denver is 50.1 °F (10.1 °C), and the average yearly precipitation is 15.81 inches (402 mm).[21] The season's first snowfall generally occurs around October 19, and the last snowfall is about April 27, averaging 61 inches (155 cm) of seasonal accumulation. The National Weather Service records an annual average of sunshine during 69 percent of all possible daylight hours.[22]
Denver's winters can vary from mild to cold, and although large amounts of snow can fall on the mountains just west of the city, the effects of orographic lift dry out the air passing over the Front Range, shielding the city from precipitation for much of the season. Additionally, warm chinook winds occasionally occur as air passing over the mountains heats as it descends, quickly melting snow accumulations and making Denver's winters milder than areas without this effect. The coldest temperature ever recorded in Denver was recorded on January 9, 1875 at −29 °F (−33.9 °C), and the last time Denver recorded a temperature below −20 °F (−29 °C) was during February 2007, when the low temperature was −22 °F (−30.0 °C). Although the coldest average monthly high temperature of the year in Denver has historically been January, in recent years December has had a colder average monthly high temperature [23].
Spring brings with it significant changes as Denver can be affected by air masses on all sides. Arctic air from the north can often combine with Pacific storm fronts bringing snow to the city. In fact, March is Denver's snowiest month, averaging 11.7 inches (29.7 cm) of snow. Additionally, warm air from the Gulf of Mexico can bring the first thunderstorms of the season, and continental warm air can bring summer-like warm and dry conditions.
Starting in mid-July, the monsoon brings tropical moisture into the city and with it come frequent short (and occasionally severe) late-afternoon thunderstorms. However, despite this tropical moisture, humidity levels during the day generally remain low. The average high during the summer is 88 °F (31.1 °C) and the average low is 59 °F (15 °C). The hottest temperature ever recorded in Denver is 105 °F (41 °C) (National Weather Service).
In the autumn, the tropical monsoon flow dies down and as Arctic air begins to approach, it can combine with moisture from the Pacific Northwest to bring significant snowfall to the city November is Denver's second snowiest month, and Denver's greatest recorded snowfall from a single storm, 45.7 inches (116 cm), fell in late autumn from December 1 to December 6, 1913
Demographics
At the 2000 census[7], there were 38,272 people, 13,842 households and 10,270 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,411.6 per square mile (545.1/km²). There were 14,322 housing units at an average density of 528.2/sq mi (204.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.62 percent White, 0.92 percent African American, 0.61 percent Native American, 4.14 percent Asian, 0.04 percent Pacific Islander, 3.21 percent from other races, and 2.45 percent from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.07 percent of the population.
There were 13,842 households of which 41.2 percent had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8 percent were married couples living together, 8.2 percent had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8 percent were non-families. 19.3 percent of all households were made up of individuals and 4.2 percent had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 people, and the average family size was 3.19 people.
Age distribution was 29.3 percent under the age of 18, 7.7 percent from 18 to 24, 36.3 percent from 25 to 44, 20.1 percent from 45 to 64, and 6.6 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.
The median household income was $63,903, and the median family income was $70,551 (these figures had risen to $69,419 and $82,106 respectively in a 2007 estimate).[8] Males had a median income of $49,732 versus $31,864 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,488. About 2.1 percent of families and 4.2 percent of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3 percent of those under age 18 and 6.3 percent of those age 65 or over.
[edit]Economy
In the 1990s, Broomfield and other area suburbs experienced tremendous economic growth, much of it focused in technology. According to the Broomfield Economic Development Corporation website[9], Broomfield's top three employers are Oracle Corporation (formerly Sun Microsystems, Inc.) with 3,387 employees, Level 3 Communications with 2,400 employees and Staples, Inc. (formerly Corporate Express) with 1,000 employees.
Outdoors
Broomfield has an extensive trail system that connects the various lakes and parks. A spectacular trail connects the Stearns Lake and the Josh's Pond on the west side of town. Broomfield also has a 9/11 memorial containing a piece of the steel beam from one of the towers.
Broomfield is home to many youth sports programs including, Broomfield Blitz Youth Football a non-profit 501c organization dedicated to providing exercise and athletic development.
Broomfield also has a skate park with many different features such as bowls, a large half pipe and several "street" obstacles.
Local business
The Flatiron Crossing Mall is a large shopping and entertainment center, anchored by Nordstrom, Macy's, The Great Indoors and Best Buy.
The Broomfield Enterprise is the local newspaper.
Broomfield Chamber of Commerce is the local business chamber.
That's for Denver
Broomfield:
What would be the nearest rural area? I live in a rural area now and I prefer that to city life.
Probably Louisville or Lafayette, or Erie further North. Nothing South of Broomfield for sure.
I guess it does depend on your lifestyle. Personally, I'd probably choose to live downtown in the Capitol Hill area, but I like the city itself. I don't think it's anything like Philly or Pittsburgh, if that's your concern.
How long of a commute are you willing to put up with?
My commute now is about 45 minutes. I'd prefer something shorter though.
Anyone live in or near Broomfield, Colorado?
What's it like?
Is it a rural, suburban, or urban area?
How's the weather?
What kind of entertainment and stuff like that is in the area?
How far would a salary of $50-60k get you?