Evergreen’s elevation of 7,200 feet gives residents mild summers and winters, with temperatures ranging from 40 to 80 degrees. Evergreen residents enjoy an average of 296 days of sunshine per year.

Evergreen is only 45 minutes from downtown Denver, and only 60 minutes from Colorado’s ski country.

There are several organizations that allow for residents to view the talent of local artists, thespians, singers, and musicians including the Evergreen Players, Evergreen Chorale, Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, Evergreen Artists Association, Little Bear Nightclub, Mountain Community Handbell Coalition, and more.

There are 9 Mountain parks and 5 Open Space parks in the area for a variety of recreational activities. The recreation continues at the sparkling blue mountain lake that features year-round fishing, boating during the summer, and ice skating during the winter. The Evergreen Park and Recreation District also maintains a year-round swimming pool, gymnasium, racquetball court, handball court, as well as a variety of hiking and biking trails, and two golf courses. Many of Colorado’s best ski areas are also easily accessible to Evergreen residents within an hours drive.

Evergreen and its surrounding communities are cradled in the Rocky Mountains only 30 miles west of Denver. Evergreen the place where city living abounds and mountain living still exists. Elk and buffalo roam in this area of friendly people, beautiful mountains, pine forests, wildlife, and prosperity.

There are 130 square miles that make up Evergreen, ranging from Mount Evans at the west to the high plains on the east. About 30,000 people of all backgrounds call this place home. People choose Evergreen for a variety of reasons. Some work in Denver and escape to Evergreen at the end of the hectic day to enjoy the high country. Others choose the area because they can live and work in this unique area.

Evergreen’s convenient location places it close to many other Colorado. Evergreen is 22 miles from Golden; 35 miles from Denver; 50 miles from Boulder; 90 miles from Colorado Springs; 93 miles from Vail; 101 miles from Estes Park; 134 miles from Steamboat Springs; and 188 miles from Aspen.

Evergreen’s dedication to quality education has long produced some of the most prosperous people in surrounding areas. Evergreen offers residents 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, 3 private schools, 2 charter/option schools, 7 colleges/universities, and 8 child care centers.

Recent job growth has continued to make real estate in Colorado a great investment for the same reasons that have always reigned. Colorado is 1st in the concentration of high tech workers, 2nd in the number of high tech companies and 4th in high tech job growth in the nation. Colorado is also 1st in the percentage of college graduates, 1st in workforce education, and 4th in share of adults in managerial, professional, and technical jobs among the total workforce. Despite the somewhat shaky economy that has recently ensued, realtors have seen increased activity in requests for residential homes for investments.

People continue to seek the quality of life that Evergreen offers. Its close proximity to major employment centers, quality of life, stunning beauty, abundant wildlife, and cultural events have continued to result in home based business in the area. Many realtors are having their best years ever because of all Evergreen has to offer.