The historic Island Grove Regional Park hosts the renowned Greeley Stampede, one of the nation's largest rodeo and western celebrations. Downtown Greeley features art galleries, boutiques, and the Union Colony Civic Center, which presents Broadway shows and concerts throughout the year. The University of Northern Colorado brings academic energy and cultural events to the city, while the Poudre River Trail provides scenic paths for walking and biking along the Cache la Poudre River. Local dining highlights include Santeramo's Pizza House, serving Italian classics since 1962, and the sophisticated Greeley Chophouse for upscale steaks.
The Greeley housing market includes approximately 300 homes for sale, ranging from $273,000 to $1,250,000. The median sale price across all property types is $425,000. Single-family homes have a median price of $449,900, while townhomes sit at $380,000. One-bedroom condos have a median price of $251,000, and two-bedroom condos typically cost $305,000. Highland Park West commands the highest median single-family home prices at $615,000, while Downtown Greeley single-family homes have a median price of $300,000. Country Club West, Westmoor West, and Cranford neighborhoods show median single-family home prices of $495,000, $450,000, and $397,500 respectively.
Greeley maintains competitive tax rates with a 0.5% effective property tax rate in Weld County, matching nearby cities like Fort Collins, Loveland, and Windsor. The Colorado state income tax rate is 4.40%, with a combined sales tax rate of 7.86%. The city sits 50 miles north of Denver and 30 miles east of the Rocky Mountains at 4,675 feet elevation. Major employers include JBS USA, Banner Health, and the University of Northern Colorado. The Greeley Evans Transit system connects residents throughout the city, while regional transportation options link to other Front Range communities.
