Only five cities in Colorado impose the tax, while Kansas has 484 taxing jurisdictions. Does Colorado have local income tax? Coloradans’ income is taxed at a flat rate of 4.50% of their taxable income, regardless of your income bracket or marital status. If you work in Aurora, Denver, Glendale, Sheridan […]
The San Francisco summer is often remembered best because it was the cultural center of the hippie movement where free love, drug use and communal living became the norm. This period of time also helped spawn the ubiquitous ‘flower children’ that became a major American symbol in the 1960s. What […]
Colorado has some of the lowest residential property taxes in the country, with an average effective rate of just 0.49%. That gives the state the third-lowest rate in the U.S. It’s also well below the national average of 1.07%. Why is property tax so high in Colorado? Coloradans are facing […]
Colorado’s income tax system allows for a rather large deduction on all retirement income. Property taxes in Colorado are among the lowest in the U.S. While sales tax is relatively high in the state, groceries and medicine are tax-exempt. Is Colorado a tax friendly state? Colorado, one of the states […]
$642,009. The typical home value of homes in Denver is $642,009. This value is seasonally adjusted and only includes the middle price tier of homes. Denver home values have gone up 22.7% over the past year. Is Denver expensive to live? Based on these numbers, Denver ranks among the top […]
Haight-Ashbury’s Hippie House: Preserving San Francisco’s 1960s Counterculture. San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood was site of the Summer of Love, center of the ’60s counterculture movement. This story was first published in 2013. Where was the center of hippie culture in the mid 1960s? San FranciscoThe San Francisco summer is often […]
The peak is amazing! I suggest limit your time at the summit if you have breathing issues. The views are majestic. Can you breathe at the top of Pikes Peak? Pikes Peak provides us, mere mortals, with a rare opportunity to bag a fourteener! With a paved road going all […]
The residents of Manitou Springs have one of the best sources of drinking water in the nation, the Rocky Mountains. The water comes from snowmelt and natural springs on Pikes Peak, making our residents the primarily first time users. What is in the Manitou Springs water? Each spring has its […]
This 14,115-foot mountain provides stunning views for up to 80 miles, which are said to have inspired admirer Kathryn Lee Bates to pen the lyrics to “America the Beautiful” in 1893. Weather permitting, Pikes Peak is accessible year-round via the Pikes Peak Highway. Is Pikes Peak visible from Colorado Springs? […]
Top 15 Boulder Colorado Neighborhoods Downtown Boulder. Mapleton Hill Area. Whittier. Flatirons. Table Mesa. Martin Acres. Foothills. The Newlands. Where should I live if I work in Boulder? Boulder is surrounded by a number of beautiful and exciting towns, for every budget and desired lifestyle. Longmont. 25 to 30 minute […]
There are thousands of contemporary communes — now commonly called “intentional communities” — across the country, from rural Tennessee, Missouri and Oregon to downtown Los Angeles and New York City. What is a modern day hippie? The Modern Day Hippies Nowadays, they are called bohemians or naturalists. Are there hippies […]
Add to that its friendly locals and beautiful scenery and it’s little surprise that the country is so appealing.Which are the most popular countries for moving abroad? The Top 10 Countries for Moving Abroad Number of countries that want to move here the most 1. Canada 30 2. Japan 13 […]
Denver rent rises again, soars over $2,000 per month In Colorado, Rent.com said monthly rental prices are up 21.95% year-over-year. In 2020, the average monthly rent for a one bedroom was $1,574, according to the report. In 2021, the average monthly rent for a one bedroom was $1,919. Is Denver […]
The creek was named prior to the city’s founding, for all of the large granite boulders that have cascaded into the creek over the eons. It is from Boulder Creek that Boulder city is believed to have taken its name. What percentage of Boulder Colorado is black? 1.20%Black or African […]
DENVER — When it comes to finding a place to live in Colorado, renting has become just as competitive and expensive as buying. According to Rent.com, rent in Denver is up an average of 15% over last year. With rental rates jumping higher than the rate of inflation, renters are […]