Experience Jefferson County
Jefferson County boasts a premier coexistence of business, community, and nature. Courtesy of the Jefferson Economic Council
The Arvada Center hosts plays, concerts, and events for the Denver Metro area. Courtesy of the Jefferson Economic Council
The City of Lakewood’s Italian Festival is a popular annual community event. Courtesy of the Jefferson Economic Council
Home to the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater, Jefferson County (Jeffco) represents the best of the Colorado, located between the Rocky Mountains and Metro Denver Jeffco residents enjoy quick access to both urban and rural lifestyles, being just minutes from downtown Denver and all major arterial highways.
With 310 days of sunshine every year there is plenty of time to explore any of the 8 major ski resorts with 75 miles of Jeffco or the 107,203 acres of National Forest Land inside the County. The Jefferson County Open Space Program has itself preserved over 50,000 acres for future generations.
Prefer a more urban setting for entertainment? Jeffco has many centers for arts including the Foothills Art Center and the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. And with Metro Denver so close its easy to watch a Colorado Rockies game, visit the Denver Zoo, or find fine dining and night clubs.
Jefferson County boasts an above average US economy with lower costs of living. With a well educated population there is a high quality of life and a friendly business environment with a pro-business tax climate. The K-12 schools have achieved an acclaimed national ranking, making the area more than just conveniently located, but also a great community to live, work and be a part of.
