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| ABOUT
THE COMMUNITY: |
Area
- 154 Square Miles.
Population - 351,200 people
Altitude - 5,471 ft above sea level |
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it’s a neighborhood with tree-lined streets that you’re
seeking or the security that comes from knowing you’re in
one of the nation’s safest cities, you’ll find it in
Aurora.
The city was
founded on a sense of community and that tradition continues today.
Aurora’s government cares about its communities and provides
many services to the people who live here. Here you will find neighborhood
grant programs, home ownership assistance, neighborhood libraries
and your own community television station. And don’t forget
safety. Aurora is home to one of the finest police and fire departments
in the metro area.
Amenities/Attractions:
- Closest
city to Colorado's Denver International Airport, which is about
a 15-minute drive from the center of Aurora.
- Two reservoirs in city limits (Aurora and Quincy) and one in unincorporated Arapahoe County with an Aurora mailing address (Cherry Creek) providing
boating, sailing, fishing, swimming, bicycling and picnicking
opportunities.
- 97 parks
and 6 public golf courses maintained by the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department.
- More than
8,000 recreation programs offered annually by the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department.
- Less than
a one-hour drive to the Rocky Mountains.
- Outstanding
ethnic dining opportunities with more than 80 ethnic restaurants
and markets
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| DEMOGRAPHICS:
| Median
Age |
33.2 |
| Median
Household Income |
$61,570 |
| % Male |
49.25 |
| % Female |
50.75 |
| White |
70.3% |
| Black |
17.9% |
| Asian |
6.1% |
| Hispanic |
28.5% |
| Other |
5.7% |
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Home
Facts:
Median Home
Cost: $273,014
Home Appreciation: 8.9%
Unemployment Rate: 2.4%
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| Chamber
of Commerce: http://www.aurorachamber.org/
City
of Aurora Website: http://www.auroragov.org
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Climate:
Colorado's mild climate is a principal asset to the high quality
lifestyle residents enjoy. Moderate temperatures, combined with
low levels of humidity provide comfortable weather.
Average Summer
High Temperature: 88°F
Average Winter Low Temperature: 16°F
Rainfall: 15.5"
Average snowfall 63.0"
Precipitation
Days: 90
Sunny Days: 246
Days over 90°F: 32
Source:
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Climatogrophy of the United States, No. 81; and Comparative Climate
Data.
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Schools:
| Pupil/Teacher
Ratio: |
19.7:1 |
| High School
Graduates |
93.6% |
| 2-yr College
Degree |
9.5% |
| 4-yr College
Degree |
31.1% |
| Graduate
Degree |
11.4% |
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Local
Colleges & Universities within Commuting Distance of Aurora:
| University/College
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City |
Phone
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Arapahoe
Community College
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Littleton |
303-797-5900
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Colorado
School of Mines
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Golden |
303-273-3000
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| Colorado
School of Trades |
Lakewood |
800-233-4697 |
| Community
College of Aurora |
Aurora |
303-360-4700
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Community
College of Denver
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Denver |
303-556-2600
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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Aurora
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303-839-6740
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| Front
Range Community College |
Boulder |
303-404-5550
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| Metropolitan
State College |
Denver |
303-556-3876
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Red
Rocks Community College
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Golden |
303-420-9550
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Regis
University
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Denver |
303-458-4100
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| University
of Colorado, Boulder |
Boulder |
303-492-1411 |
| University
of Colorado, Denver |
Denver
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303-556-2400
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| University
of Denver |
Denver |
303-871-2000
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