Parker

Twenty-five miles south of downtown Denver, Parker sits 600 feet higher than the Mile High City. The location means breathtaking views and plenty of proximity to wildlife, with foxes, deer and wild turkeys regularly roaming backyards.

That gorgeous natural setting, combined with spillover from Denver’s tech- and natural resource-driven economy, helped fast-growing Parker. Parker has a fantastic downtown area, an arts center the envy of Denver metro, and easy access all over.