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Aurora, CO
Overview
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Aurora is a city that is split between three counties in the State of Colorado. Primarily located in Arapahoe county, the latest population estimate is at 295,655 making Aurora Colorado's third largest city. Forecasters predict that Aurora will soon reach over 300,00 residents. Aurora is nicknamed, "The Gateway to the Rockies."
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Geography
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Aurora is 5435 feet above sea level located on the Colorado Front Range Region. The Great Plains are to the east and the Rocky Mountains are to the west of Aurora. There is approximately 150 square miles of land in Aurora. Due to the close proximity to Denver, Aurora is considered part of the Denver metropolitan area.
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Climate
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Aurora has a semi-arid climate and four distinct seasons. The average warmest month in Aurora is July. Daily highs range from 88 degrees F to 59 degrees F for a low. The highest recorded temperature was recorded back in 2005 at 105 degrees F. Even though Aurora's season can be unpredictable, there are still over 300 days of sunshine per year.
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Housing
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Real Estate in Aurora is plentiful. Single family homes see the most activity in Aurora. According to the 2000 Census the median house value was listed at $ 144,600, today median house values are $ 216,000. Real Estate in Aurora is on the rise and now is a perfect time to purchase property in Aurora.
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In Summary
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The list of leisure and cultural activities in Aurora is endless. The outdoor enthusiast can enjoy miles of biking and hiking trails or enjoy a round of golf on one of Aurora's attractive golf courses. Boating and fishing are also available on the Quincy or the Aurora Reservoir. The Eisenhower Suite at Fitzsimmons or the Aurora Symphony Orchestra are just a few points of interest in Aurora. In 2004 the city of Aurora was honored by Sports Illustrated 50th anniversary edition as a "Sportstown" because of its involvement in enhancing and promoting sports in the area. Aurora's beautiful views combined with their vibrant growing community makes Aurora an ideal place to raise a family.
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Aurora Real Estate Links
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