Why Does Everyone LOVE Broomfield?

Quality Location

Broomfield offers a prime location, situated within the north metro area between Denver and Boulder along U.S. 36/Boulder Turnpike up to the north I-25 corridor, beyond Colorado 7. Our location offers a short 20-minute drive to both Denver and Boulder, and less than 40 minutes to Denver International Airport -- a quick trip when friends and family come to visit!

The local, 24-hour general aviation airport right next door - Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport - is a big business advantage, too.

Quality Education

Innovative, efficient services abound.  There are exceptional school systems, with both public and private offerings, that combine the latest in education's creative and innovative teaching methods. Higher education is nearby - CU at Boulder and Denver, Metro State College and Front Range Community College are just down the road.

A little farther in Greeley, you will find the University of Northern Colorado and in Fort Collins, Colorado State University. There are respected private universities in the area, too: Denver University, Regis University, along with adult-oriented universities like the University of Phoenix and DeVry University. The average education level for residents of Broomfield goes well beyond high school, with an estimated 33 percent having at least a four-year college degree.

Safe Streets and Neighborhoods

Broomfield prides itself on its safe streets, neighborhoods and shopping areas. Kids can safely walk or bike to parks and recreation amenities, to visit friends, or just to, well, be kids! And so can adults.

Broomfield is committed to the community policing philosophy, so you will see officers visiting with residents, talking with youngsters in park and school settings, and visiting with folks at “Coffee with a Cop” opportunities at coffee houses all around town. This familiarity works to keep Broomfield’s crime rate one of the lowest in the nation.

Quality Parks, Trails and Open Space

The Broomfield Open Space and Trails Division acquires and manages open space, and works to create a comprehensive trail system so that each citizen has the opportunity to experience the beauty of Broomfield's natural environment or to walk or bike to a variety of destinations in the city and beyond. Broomfield has thousands of acres of open space and miles of trails.

There are currently 63 parks boasting amenities like therapeutic sensory playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball, softball, and soccer fields, park shelters for fun family gatherings, and more. There is never a time in Broomfield when someone isn’t out enjoying the beauty of an open space area, a walk or a run on our trails, a visit to a park, an athletic event, or just a quiet moment under a tree in a park.

Throughout the city, strategically placed public art offers places for people to sit and enjoy Broomfield’s dramatic natural environment on whimsical art benches, or contemplate the drama of the 9/11 Memorial. Outdoor concerts and cultural activities abound in the summer, and special events bring the whole community together to celebrate just being in Broomfield.

Quality Neighborhoods

Broomfield is a city of neighborhoods. The "hometown" feel they create spills over everywhere in town. Housing opportunities run the gamut from affordable starter homes to million dollar executive mansions and mid-level upscale custom homes, townhomes and condos, to high-end apartments and affordable rentals.

Recreational fun for the whole family is right here, too.  There's golf, swimming, parks, baseball fields, tennis courts, soccer and football fields, open space and jogging trails along with a premier, state-of-the-art recreation center, and skate- and aquatic parks.  And there's world-class skiing just over the nearest peak.  It's all yours in Broomfield!

The Broomfield of today is governed by a Comprehensive Plan formed and adopted in 2005 from the desires of the citizenry. It projects a population at build-out to be 83,000, and incorporates a strategic plan, various land use plans known as “sub-area plans,” neighborhood plans, the long range financial and transportation plans, and Broomfield’s various utility, art, cultural, parks, recreation and open space master plans. Check it out! It's where we're headed!

THINK BUSINESS!

Quality Industry and Retail Opportunities

Commercial, industrial and retail opportunities abound in Broomfield.  The City and County of Broomfield is a town conceived, planned and managed for quality, controlled growth with a community feel. 

Broomfield has a positive attitude about business, and it shows.  The city is a major investor in the Broomfield Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), and welcomes the success of this public-private partnership because it has helped put - and keep - Broomfield on the development map! We have a highly educated, technology-savvy workforce and a well-rounded population that will help make your business successful. Broomfield and the BEDC are ready and waiting to help.

From "Mom and Pop" to mulitnational world headquarters (see major employers), the city's diversified economy with large, medium and small businesses ranges from high-tech to service providers.  Broomfield 's premier Interlocken business park and the new developments around it form one of the state's foremost, upscale business hubs. Shopping opportunities are rampant in neighborhood town centers and the regional FlatIron Crossing, an upscale shopping mall that, along with Main Street at FlatIron and the FlatIron Marketplace bring to the city substantial retail sales tax base that pays for amenities that your employees will savor. And there's always room for more!

And, properties near the FlatIron area are fast becoming transit-oriented communities in preparation for the FasTracks commuter opportunities and expanded Regional Transportation District (RTD) service that will supply the transportation backbone for the region within the next decade. In Broomfield 's as-yet undeveloped areas to the north, there are opportunities for everything from big-box retail to business headquarters, all with abundant housing nearby.

Broomfield is constantly looking toward the future, seeking new and better ways to work with business in partnerships that benefit all its residents.  Broomfield's current population is over 53,000. The city spans 33.58 square miles with 15 million square feet of commercial space, and 20,022 residential units, with more on the horizon. Attractive tax structures and business partnerships have made Broomfield the north Denver metro area's focal point for successful private sector endeavors.