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What makes a place special? The "it" factor that sets it apart from all others and makes it a spot that you would want to settle down and make a home for yourself. Entertainment venues, a wide array of restaurants, affordable prices, job opportunities — whatever "it" may be depends on each person, but one county in Colorado was named as the best place to live in the entire state.
According to a list compiled by 24/7 Wall St., the "best county" to live in in Colorado is Pitkin County, which has a median household income of $92,708 (compared to the $80,184 state average) and a life expectancy of 91.3 years. Additionally, the poverty rate for this area is 5.2%, far below the state average of 9.6%.
Here's what the site had to say about the best county in Colorado to call home:
"With an estimated life expectancy at birth that's over a decade longer than the national average, the county has one of the healthiest populations in the United States. [...] Home to the ski resort town of Aspen, Pitkin County is a popular destination for the wealthy and appeals to outdoor lovers at all levels. In addition to skiing and other winter sports, recreational opportunities in the area include hiking, climbing, biking, fishing, and more."
Check out the full report at 247wallst.com to read up on the best county to live in for every state.