Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (59) F
Entertainment (23) F
Food and Drink (290) C+
Fitness (40) F
Groceries (74) F
Parks (593) A+
Shops (510) A+
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Aurora.
Public Transit Stops (763)
Stops & Stations
A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.3%
C-
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in Aurora is 122/100 - which is 9% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C-
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crime F

Aurora crime rates are 5,307 per 100k, which is 46% higher than Colorado
Property Crime
4,229 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,077 crimes per 100k
F
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employment A-

The median income in Aurora is $67,723 - which is 8% higher than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$67,723
C+
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
C
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health C

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (151)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Aurora home prices are $322,200 - which is 22% higher than Colorado
Home Price
$322,200
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
36%
A+
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools D-

The Aurora graduation rate is 83% - which is 5% lower than Colorado
School Test Scores
29%
F
High School Grad. Rates
83%
C-
Elementary Schools (100) A
High Schools (22) F
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ratings A-

Aurora has an overall rating of 78% from 34 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (31)
From AreaVibes
D+
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Healthcare Services Part of the Larger Aurora Community 4.5 rating By Joann_PA ( Sep 28, 2019) I echo other comments I've read here. The city is beautiful, and the community is as amazing as it is diverse. On the east side of Denver, you don't have to be a skier to find great winter activities like tubing. And then there's the consistent parade of art events, connected to ...Read More museums and otherise. The drive into the city isn't great, but it's seemingly no worse than other parts of the metro area. And there is the light rail system which isn't bad. I'm proud to be part of the healthcare community in Aurora. I think our combination of family medicine and urgent care also reflects the family-friendly, young singles, and overall diversity of the community: Rocky Mountain Urgent Care in Aurora. Read Less
Travel To Majestic Aurora, CO 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 29, 2011) When my husband and I planned to visit Aurora, Colorado, he was so excited to show me around his childhood city. We were invited to stay with his family for a week and, since they have lived in Aurora most of their lives, they knew all of the good places to visit. We traveled to ...Read More Aurora in the early winter and, although the drive was tedious and boring, the city landscape was breathtakingly beautiful. We marveled at the artwork that seemed to be everywhere in the city and thoroughly enjoyed visiting a handful of the numerous museums in the area. In addition to the scenery and museums, there are plenty of delicious restaurants to choose from. The public transportation system was very nice and inexpensive, so we did not have to worry much over parking wherever we decided to go.

Since we traveled to Aurora in the winter, my husband took me snow tubing and sledding, neither of which I had done before. It was a blast! I enjoyed snow tubing the most and cannot wait to do it again. I also had a lot of fun shopping in a few of the large malls around town. There was so much to see and do that we could not fit it all into one short trip. The only negative thing about visiting Aurora was the sinus problems I had from the dramatic climate change, because the air is very thin and dry in Colorado. Other than that, it was a great place to visit, and it is located right next to the beautiful capital city of Denver. Overall, we had a wonderful time in Aurora, and there is something for everyone. Read Less
Aurora CO City Review 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 30, 2010) I currently live in Denver, but regularly visit Aurora because it is one of the most interesting and diverse suburbs in the larger metropolitan area. In the last decade, numerous immigrants have settled in Aurora, the third-largest city in Colorado. On Parker Road, one of Aurora' ...Read More s most important streets, Indian groceries share shopping-center space with Pakistani video stores, Korean barbeque restaurants, and other ethnic eating and shopping options. The center of Aurora's immigrant culture is H-Mart, a massive Asian grocery store on Parker Road with an excellent food court. The Dim Sum is fantastic from many of the restaurants in the food court!

Other Aurora attractions and things to do include the Aurora History Museum, which regularly holds shows by local artists in addition to their informative displays on the city's history and culture. Cherry Creek Reservoir, in the northwest corner of the city, is a popular spot for boating and swimming, and is surrounded by lots of hiking and biking trails. Getting to and from Aurora is easy, even if you don't have a car, since Denver's light-rail system makes several regular stops throughout the city of Aurora. Read Less
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Aurora CO City Review 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 30, 2010) I currently live in Denver, but regularly visit Aurora because it is one of the most interesting and diverse suburbs in the larger metropolitan area. In the last decade, numerous immigrants have settled in Aurora, the third-largest city in Colorado. On Parker Road, one of Aurora' ...Read More s most important streets, Indian groceries share shopping-center space with Pakistani video stores, Korean barbeque restaurants, and other ethnic eating and shopping options. The center of Aurora's immigrant culture is H-Mart, a massive Asian grocery store on Parker Road with an excellent food court. The Dim Sum is fantastic from many of the restaurants in the food court!

Other Aurora attractions and things to do include the Aurora History Museum, which regularly holds shows by local artists in addition to their informative displays on the city's history and culture. Cherry Creek Reservoir, in the northwest corner of the city, is a popular spot for boating and swimming, and is surrounded by lots of hiking and biking trails. Getting to and from Aurora is easy, even if you don't have a car, since Denver's light-rail system makes several regular stops throughout the city of Aurora. Read Less

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      Aurora, CO

      Going to Denver? Leaving Denver? Odds are you’ll be going through Aurora.

      Back in the day, if you were headed east or west from Denver, the City of Aurora was one of the last things you would see in your rear-view mirror. Today, it’s the third-largest city in Colorado and it’s known as the “Gateway To The Rockies”. Aurora is much more than a stop to fill up the car and grab a quick bite to eat before heading out to your destination.

      As Denver has grown, so has Aurora. Lowry Air Force Base is gone, reinvented as an administrative center. In its place is the Wings Over The Rockies Air and Space Museum. With 182,000 square feet of hanger space, it is one of the largest displays of aircraft history and space vehicles.

      While the museum features the history of flight and growth of technology and looks forward, the Plains Conservation Center and Wildlife Preserve provides a view in the opposite direction – back in time. The Conservation Center maintains an open prairie space that provides a glimpse into pioneer prairie life of one hundred years ago. Today Aurora is home to the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus, a renowned world leader in medical education, research, and treatment.

      In Aurora itself, there are 85,000 square feet of exhibit and events space, with adequate hotel lodging. Independent businesses have found a home in the Stanly Marketplace, a renovated factory. At the same time, restaurants have grown up, with a myriad of choices from Afghan to Vietnamese cuisine. Aurora maintains its interest in the outdoors and outdoor recreation with seven golf courses, a network of hiking trails for all levels of hikers and is a bicycle-friendly community.

      While Aurora has grown and expanded from being a highway stop on the way in or out of Denver, it has remained a family-friendly community. Homebuyers are attracted to the variety of housing stock, and the new housing and shopping developments. It is less expensive to live in Aurora than in Denver. The median home value is approximately $205,000 while comparable housing in Denver is around $400,000.

      Aurora is often used as a starting point for a Colorado vacation. It’s close to Denver to explore the neighborhoods and museums. It’s a great starting or ending place for day trips into the Rocky Mountains to explore High Country. There is easy access to reach sites that highlight the history and scenic beauty of Colorado. Easy highway access makes exploring the back roads and small towns along the Front Range easy and enjoyable.

      Aurora has become a growing city that offers the opportunity to sample the best of urban life and Westerns history and culture.

      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Aurora? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hoffman Park
      Del Mar Park
      Reckenbaugh Park
      University of Colorado Hospital Greenway Park-
      Nome Park
      Food Truck Park
      Boettcher Commons
      Highline Park & Ballfields

      Entertainment

      Club Fuego Fuego
      Cinema Latino
      Eisenhower's Room
      Zephyr Lounge
      Cinema Grill
      Aurora History Museum
      Larry D. Carter Theater
      Cinemark Century 16 Aurora

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      BK Liquors
      Smashburger
      Sushi-Rama
      Nom Nom Asian Grill
      Panera Bread
      Hoffman Heights Liquors
      Chipotle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Aurora? Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Aurora.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Aurora a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      University of Colorado Hospital
      Concentra Urgent Care
      Kindred Hospital Aurora
      The Medical Center Of Aurora
      Metro Community Providers North Aurora Family Health Services
      Children's Hospital Colorado Emergency Department (ED)
      Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
      Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2 & Emergency Department (University Hospital)

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Target Pharmacy
      King Soopers Pharmacy
      King Soopers Pharmacy
      Safeway
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Mile High Primary Care
      Iora Primary Care
      Aurora Medical Weight Loss
      First Aid
      Colorado Orthopedic Consultants
      SCL Medical Group
      Southeast Family Chiropractic
      Workwell Occupational Medicine