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Windsor, Colorado Overview
Windsor was a sleepy little town with one main street, few stores and even fewer new homes a decade ago. It is today the very definition of a boom town. Windsor is located in Weld County, Colorado and is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. The little main street is still there, with some of the quaint stores intact. Added to that, are the supermarkets, services and housing one might expect to find in an expanding community.
Location: Nicknamed the "Point of Advantage," Windsor is situated between three major northern Colorado cities: Greeley, Loveland and Fort Collins. Windsor lies approximately 12 miles from each of these cities. Furthermore, it is about 40 miles from Estes Park, and 50 miles from both Cheyenne, Wyoming and Denver, Colorado. The entire city encompasses around 19 square miles although it is annexing more land daily and increasing in size accordingly.
Climate: Windsor, like Fort Collins and Loveland is semi-arid. The average summer temperature is 85•
Population: The population of Windsor has more than doubled in the last decade and is projected to redouble in the next. Currently the population stands at over 16,000. The projected population for 2020 is 33,633 according to the Windsor Chamber of Commerce.
Housing: Tied to a population that doubled between 1990 and 2000, and is likely to double again by 2008, the availability of residential properties is also on the rise. In 2005 there were more than 8,000 newly designated lots with about 25% of those already having received building permits.
Employment: Major employers in Windsor include Eastman Kodak, Tenneco, Icon and Metal Container (a subsidiary of Anheuser Busch).
Education: Windsor is serviced by the Weld County RE-4 School District. There are 4 elementary schools, 1 charter school, 1 middle school and 1 high school. Major additions have been recently completed on some, with projected changes for others in the near future.
Recreation: There are 3 world class golf courses in Windsor. There are several parks already in place with more on the way. Over 130 acres of land have been dedicated to parks and other recreational facilities. These projects include an outdoor swimming pool, two outdoor in-line hockey rinks, a skateboard facility, a dog park, miles of walking and biking trails. You can boat on Windsor Lake or fish for perch, bluegill, catfish and trout year-round. Water skiing has become significant in Windsor. As with all of the northern Colorado communities, you are only a short drive away from the mountains and all of the alpine activities.
Culture: There are several museums, concert venues and dinner theaters within easy reach of Windsor. These include the Windsor Museum at Boardwalk Park, The Windsor Community Playhouse, Whitehall School and Pioneer Church. Additionally, Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado are close by.
History: The original settlers of Windsor were of German-Russian descent. They came to Northern Colorado to work in the surrounding sugar beet fields. The town was founded in 1882. It is unsure exactly how it was named. One legend says that a Pastor visiting from neighboring Fort Collins was asked what he thought the town should be called. He jokingly responded that it could be named for him. The town's first industry was a flour mill. In 1903 a sugar beet processing plant was established, which later became part of the Great Western Sugar Company. Most of the local population worked there until it closed in 1967. Two years later Kodak was openedsignaling signalling the transition from an agricultural based economy to the beginnings of the more diverse economic base Windsor enjoys today.
Please call me at 1-800 846-0211 or (970) 227-5486 if you would like any additional information about northern Colorado.
Pat Olian, CRS,GRI,E-pro,ABR
Broker Associate
RE/MAX Advanced, Inc.
Serving northern Colorado for 20+ years |
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