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Best Cities in Colorado (2026)
Top cities in Colorado by composite livability score.
Minimum population: 25,000
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| #↑ | City | Population | Score | Med. Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | 101,514 | 82 | $148,227 | |
| 🥈 | 107,702 | 80 | $124,617 | |
| 🥉 | 168,758 | 74 | $78,977 | |
| 4 | ArvadaCO | 123,066 | 72 | $106,014 |
| 5 | BoulderCO | 106,598 | 71 | $80,243 |
| 6 | LongmontCO | 98,282 | 67 | $89,720 |
| 7 | 115,502 | 63 | $90,651 | |
| 8 | 479,612 | 62 | $79,026 | |
| 9 | ThorntonCO | 141,799 | 60 | $95,064 |
| 10 | LakewoodCO | 156,149 | 56 | $82,786 |
| 11 | DenverCO | 710,800 | 54 | $85,853 |
| 12 | GreeleyCO | 107,949 | 52 | $65,525 |
| 13 | AuroraCO | 387,349 | 46 | $78,685 |
| 14 | PuebloCO | 111,430 | 37 | $52,794 |
About This Ranking
Top cities in Colorado by composite livability score.
Calculated using Top City Reports's proprietary scoring methodology.
Cities must have a population of at least 25,000.