Northglenn Apartments and Rentals

Dubbed a "Tree City USA" for 11 years, the idyllic town of Northglenn is a small, eco-conscious community in Colorado just 15 minutes north of downtown Denver. A great example of efficient city planning, the city is known for its connectivity to Denver by a Greenway Trail System, making transportation fast and easy for commuters. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Northglenn saw a growth of population in 2010 with 36,588 residents. If you want to live near everything a major metropolis has to offer, but still want to bask in the adventure of the Colorado wilderness, Northglenn apartments for rent will give you the best of both worlds.

Plans for a subdivision north of Denver began in spring 1959 by Perl-Mack Co., and by 1962, the new development had 3,000 homes and 10,000 new residents. Named "the most perfectly planned community" by Life Magazine, the city became known as Northglenn, and was incorporated in 1969.

The 1970s saw plenty of growth for the city when police and fire departments, a city council, schools, a community center and parks were all established. Once the Northglenn Mall opened in the 1980s, the city began to see a growth in local businesses and customers. Soon, many recreational facilities including 550 acres of parks and open space, swimming pools, ball fields and improved irrigation systems were built. Today, the residents of Northglenn continue to maintain pride in the community's appreciation for the environment and its ideal city planning.

Many students in the city get their education at nearby Metropolitan State University's Metro North Campus. Offering bachelor's and master's degrees in many different programs, many students can find a world-class education in town without the headaches of commuting to Denver. A private institution in the area is Colorado Christian University, whose education prepares Christian students for business and spirituality in an alternative classroom setting.

One of the largest employers in the Northglenn community is the O'Meara Ford dealership, Kindred Health and Adams 12 Five Star School District. In a community that is popular with families seeking apartments in Northglenn, it makes sense that the largest employer is the local school district.

Although the cost of living in Northglenn is slightly higher than the national average, the median household income rose more than $4,000 from 2000 to 2010, according to city-data.com. Despite it being slightly more expensive to live here, people remain attracted to the city because of its economic prosperity and job opportunity. As of 2009, the median gross rent was $873 per month and has a wide range of rental prices.

Since Colorado can experience some rough winter months, many of the residents greatly appreciate their pleasant outdoor summer festivals. Every Wednesday night from June to August, residents get a free live show at their community center and take advantage of a Fourth of July Festival featuring food, fun and fireworks.

Another popular summer retreat with Northglenn and the entire Denver community is Waterworld. Complete with a wavepool, a water rollercoaster and your own private cabanas, you and the family can experience the tropics in the middle of the Rocky Mountains.

Despite being a small city, the city of Northglenn boasts 25 parks and open spaces due to Colorado's scenic landscape. Since many of the residents take advantage of the 28-mile greenway system, locals enjoy hiking trails, camping, biking and fishing throughout all the Northglenn neighborhoods.

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