I'm planning on relocating the family from California to Colorado in less than 5 years. We have family in Highlands Ranch & while we would like to be close to them (within 1/2 hour drive), we don't want a track home. We're looking for a chunk of property in the 5-10 acre range. According to my brother in law, one of the closest rural areas that's nice yet affordable is Elizabeth. We were there recently and spent a day driving down the country roads, talking with people, & seeing what's available. Both the wife & I were very pleased with what we saw & could see ourselves living there.

We also drove through Evergreen which seemed nice, but we liked Elizabeth more.

Anyone have any info about these places? Thanks.