A Front Range community with a successful agriculture industry
In the plains of Northern Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, Greeley is a city with a rich history and a community-oriented atmosphere. Known for its continued success in the agricultural industry, the town began seeing growth in the late 1800s with the influx of farmers and immigrant workers paving the way in the area’s farmlands. The city remains a leader in agriculture and food manufacturing, with its largest employer being JBS USA. Early Greeley residents also established Colorado’s first teaching college, the University of Northern Colorado, which trains more educators than any other university in the state.
Greeley is a city situated in the plains of Northern Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountain Front Range.
Cows roam the nearby pastures, just out the Country Club West neighborhood.
JBS USA, a food manufacturing factory, is Greeleys largest employer.
The popular university known as UNC resides right next to the neighborhood of Alta Vista.
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Downtown music and the Greeley Stampede
Summer events and holiday festivities bring community members together, from the Friday Fest concert series downtown to the annual Greeley Stampede, the most popular event of the year. The stampede draws in hundreds of thousands of guests and hosts rodeos, live music, carnival rides and more. “Greeley is a fun community with a lot going on," says Randy Moser, a lifelong resident of Greeley and an associate broker with Sears Real Estate. “It’s also a giving community, with people stepping up when it’s needed.”
Greeley Kennel Club 2024 All-Breed Show is a 5 day show in Clayton Park, Greeley.
Live entertainment and bands play at UNC's Bears, Brews & Bites event in Alles Acres.
Friday Fest in Downtown Greeley features dancing acts, drum lines, and various bands.
Friday Fest is a weekly festival in the downtown area of Greeley.
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New developments for a rising population
Many of the residential construction projects of 2023 focused on adding condos and apartment complexes to neighborhoods close to Downtown. “We’re seeing a lot of multifamily complexes being built, and the footprint of a house is getting a little smaller to keep it at an affordable price,” Moser says. East Greeley neighborhoods like Sunrise and Downtown are full of historic bungalows and Victorian-style homes, many dating back to the early 1900s. On the city’s west end, 21st-century neighborhoods like Kelly Farm, West Point and Country Club West feature modern architecture. New subdivisions are continuing to be developed into the surrounding north Colorado farmland, with developments like Lake Bluff, Northridge Estates and Westgate. Houses here have a median price of around $444,000, which is roughly 3% higher than the previous 12 months and slightly higher than the national average of $407,200.
With Greeley’s population growing to over 113,000 people, the housing market has struggled to keep up with high demand. This has caused housing prices to increase steeply in recent years. To combat this low inventory and rise in prices, the City of Greeley Strategic Housing Plan was created with unified goals for land use and new property construction. The city has decided to work towards building neighborhoods with a mix of multifamily and single-family homes that are near commercial areas.
You can find bungalows and multi-unit 20th century properties in Arlington Heights.
Old farmhouses can be found in the Alta Vista neighborhood.
New subdivisions are continuing to be developed into the north Colorado farmland surrounding Greeley.
Traditional homes are common in the Weber West neighborhood.
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Art galleries in the Greeley Creative District
The Greeley Creative District is home to several art galleries, performance venues, museums and other cultural outlets. Located across the University of Northern Colorado’s campus, the creative district is a mecca for visual and performing arts. There are over 400 pieces of public art scattered throughout the city with rotating artworks inside the Tointon Gallery and sculptures and murals along the streets.
Beautiful statues appear at some parks surrounding Country Club West.
Downtown Greely has street art scattered throughout the city.
The Flutterby by Joshua Wiener is an art piece in City Center created in 2015.
The Greeley Creative District is home to art galleries and museums like the Greeley History Museum.
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Local eateries along Ninth Street
Ninth Street is the main hub for shopping and dining in Greeley. The city has coffee shops, bakeries and cafes and plenty of sit-down eateries. Farm-to-table fare, classic American grills, diners, brunch spots, pizza places, international cuisine and more can all be found downtown.
There are also a handful of breweries, bars and lounges for nighttime entertainment. Greeley is best known for its authentic Mexican cuisine establishments, with dozens of local options throughout town, with Los Comales, Rio Grande and El Mero Mero among some of the more popular restaurants.
Los Comales Market is a family owned supermarket in Greeley.
Downtown Greeley is home to restaurants like Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant.
City Center residents can start their morning with a coffee from Starbucks.
Come to Makers Merchantile near Cranford to find one-of-a-kind gifts and custom products.
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UNC and Greeley-Evans School District 6
The Greeley-Evans School District 6 oversees 10 elementary schools, five middle schools, four high schools and seven schools that serve kindergarten through eighth grade students. The district earns a B overall grade from Niche and partners with Aims Community College to provide dual enrollment opportunities for students.
Greeley is also home to the University of Northern Colorado. Around 8,500 students attend UNC, which began as a teacher’s college in 1889. The university is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is committed to providing resources to Hispanic and Latine students to ensure academic and professional success.
Jackson Elementary School in Geeley maintains an overall score of B minus on Niche.
At Greeley Central High School, students enjoy diverse programs and activities.
The Greeley school district partners with Aims Community College to provide dual enrollment opportunities for students.
Students can enjoy the beautiful University of Northern Colorado campus near Cranford.
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Recreation on the Poudre River
Greeley is home to over 2,000 acres of parks, trails and natural areas. The Poudre River Trail is one of the more frequented recreation areas, with over 20 miles of paved pathways alongside its namesake waterway. The 145-acre Island Grove Regional Park is the main venue for the area’s events, from the Greeley Stampede to the Greeley Kennel Club’s All Breed Dog Show. The city also has 3 golf courses.
The Poudre River Trail in Greeley winds alongside its namesake river.
Residents can enjoy a nice bike ride through Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley.
Kids love the Aven's Village at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley.
The Highland Hills Golf Club in Edwards has the majestic Rocky Mountains as a background.
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An above average crime rate and Greeley Evans Transit
Greeley’s crime rates are higher than the state and national averages. In 2023, the city had a violent crime rate of 142 out of 100,000 people and a property crime rate of 240. According to the Greeley Police Department 2023 annual report, property crime decreased by 9% from 2022 to 2023, while violent crime increased by 11%.
U.S. Routes 34 and 85 intersect in Greeley, allowing for a direct route to Fort Morgan, Loveland and other nearby cities. Interstate 25 lies a few miles west and runs north and south to Denver and Cheyenne, Wyoming. Greeley Evans Transit also operates a handful of bus routes throughout town, while the Poudre Express bus provides transit to Fort Collins and Windsor.
The city sees an average of 41 inches of snowfall a year, which is lower than the Colorado average of 67 inches.
On average, homes in Greeley, CO sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Greeley, CO over the last 12 months is $425,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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