Pueblo colorado, anything good to Know. Anything bad to know?

Question

thinking of moving but not sure yet

Answer 1

Don't listen to anyone but a native. And that would be me. :-)

Pueblo is a great place. It's a fabulous place for raising a family. The population is around 150,000, including Pueblo West and the Mesa (or Blende, which is the farming community). The people are warm and inviting, and we have great festivals all year long! Pueblo still retains a small, hometown feel, while it's growing large enough to have all the commerce and amenities of a large city. Pueblo knows how to have fun....and don't listen to any of the 'big city' folk. Denver and Colorado Springs has NEVER given Pueblo the credit it deserves. That's the only thing I'll warn you of. Like Rodney, 'We get no respect!'

The weather is drastic. In the summer, temps warm up from the mid 80's to the low 100's. In the winter, we'll have one solid week of single digit temps as the highs. We do not get a large amount of snowfall, comparatively to the I-25 corridor. To some people, that is an advantage. (Me, I like snow!)

I really cannot give you anything bad about Pueblo. It's my home and it will always be my home. It's a short drive (30 min max) to the mountains if you want some outdoor adventure. We have a whitewater park along the Arkansas river if you're into kayaking. The zoo is nice. The parks are great. We have a nice nature center, with a good bike trail system. The shopping isn't the greatest, but it's developing dramatically at the present. We've gotten a Kohl's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Old Navy, etc within the last few years. Best Buy is moving in this fall along with some other big name stores.

I guess I could give you one bad....and that is the job market. Income is relatively low and it can be difficult to find a decent paying job. If you are moving here with a job already set, you'll do fine. Colorado Springs job market is much better, but cost of living there is much high. Pueblo's housing market is very low and very affordable. A lot of people commute and work in the Springs. The south side of Springs can be reached in 20-30 minutes when the traffic is good. It's very close.

I can answer any and all questions you may have about Pueblo. Feel free to contact me via email. ([e-mail]) Your question was pretty vague, so if there's something specific you'd like to know, feel free to ask. I think you'll love Pueblo. I always have.

Answer 2

Pueblo is nice about 100,000 people and sits at the southern end of what's known as "The Corridor" which essentially is a 185 mile line of urban development stretching from Cheyenne,WY on the northern end through Fort Collins, Denver, Colorado Springs and finally Pueblo. South of Pueblo it is largely rural. Pueblo is largely Hispanic and is not as upscale as that of Colorado Springs 38 miles to the north. Transportation options are somewhat limited with public transit only serving the city. In Colorado Springs more options are available including a major airport and commuter bus service to Denver (FREX) Front Range Express which many people from Pueblo drive up to each morning then park and ride to get to Denver. Pueblo does generally have a bit less snowfall than does CS as it sits slightly lower in elevation and summers are also warmer. Home prices would also be less in Pueblo due to the further distance from Denver. Most of the usual stores & restaurants are found throughout the area. Hope this helps a bit.

Answer 3

I stayed at a motel in Pueblo back in about 1977. I was sitting on the pool deck and the most drop-dead gorgeous woman I ever laid eyes on laid down on a chaise lounge right next to me. I remember it to this day. Don't know if that helps or not, but thanks for the memory.

Answer 4

My cousins live there and are looking to leave after 1 year.... They didn't like the heat and the snow they got there last year. I'd keep looking in a different area.

Answer 5

Very hot in the spring, summer and fall. low priced housing but low salaries. If you have a choice, move closer to Denver

Answer 6

it truly is dry... however the best element approximately it truly is the region. Being an exterior individual, it truly is an mind-blowing get right of entry to factor for caving (in case you want to get underground, interior the ineffective of night and interior the airborne dirt and dust)! additionally, it truly is alongside the Arkansas River.. this is great for paddling. you have the get right of entry to area of the Rockies at your doorstep too. attempt to discover the excellent on your new abode.. you purely could never know the opportunities or the folk there!

Answer 7

I had a roommate from there. She got caught in that awful snowstorm last winter where everybody was trapped indoors. Otherwise she has never complained.

Answer 8

Colorado is all good!

Answer 9

i wouldn't...unless you like extreme heat. i've been once, and it was nothing special, nor would i want to visit again...