Aurora, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 296,829 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Aurora truly lives up to its nickname, "Gateway to the Rockies." The list of parks, mountains, gorges, and other scenes of natural beauty within a few hours of Aurora includes some of the most treasured landmarks of the American West. It's also about 15 miles east of Denver. Although Aurora was originally a suburb of its larger neighbor, the city has grown large enough that the U.S. Census Bureau now recognizes it in the name of the Denver-Aurora metropolitan area. Average high temperatures are in the mid 30s in the winter and the mid 80sin the summer.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 2 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 19.8% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 83 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 9 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 60 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 155 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | Yes |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $68,531 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $50,947 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $39,040 |
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