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The nation's largest study exploring what makes homeowners happy where it matters most — in their homes.

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Colorado Homeowners Say:

Happy Home Scores are based on participants' answers to four key questions:

Question 1:

How do you feel about where you live?

Best Place to Live

Worst Place to Live

National Average

State Average:

8.0 out of 10

say "It's the best place to live"
Question 2:

How proud are you of your home?

Proud

Not Proud

National Average

State Average:

69%

"My home makes me proud"
Question 3:

Do you agree with the statement "my home is my favorite place."

Agree

Disagree

National Average

State Average:

54%

"My home is my favorite place to be"
Question 4:

How interested are you in remaining in your community for the next 5 years?

Interested

Disinterested

National Average

State Average:

72%

"I plan to stay in my community for the next 5 years"

What Makes Colorado's Homeowners Happy?

Our research shows that homeowner happiness boils down to a combination of three important factors:

1. Dwelling

Affordable, well-functioning homes offering enjoyable accommodations

33 years

average home age

76%

have renovated their homes

67%

are happy with their home's size and layout

57%

say they have adequate storage

$289,900

Average Home Price (U.S. Census)

54%

"The cost of living is reasonable"

2. Community

A sense of diversity, safety and a strong neighborhood network

Diversity

39%

"I feel that my community is racially diverse"

41%

"I feel that my community is religiously diverse"

Safety

70%

"I live in a community that makes me feel safe"

68%

"My community offers good fire, police and medical services"

Neighborhood

59%

"I have neighbors I
enjoy"

67%

"I trust my neighbors"

5,456,574

Population (U.S. Census)

3. Accessibility

Practical commutes and access to important attractions and services

Commuting and travel times

56%

live and work in close proximity

63%

have a reasonable commute

80%

have easy access to highways

Access to Attractions and Services

85%

live within one hour of a major metro area

73%

have access to shopping that meets their needs

42%

live close to body of water

40 Minutes

Average travel time to work

Want to know more? See Our Methodology.

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