Evergreen is an unincorporated town, a U.S. Census Bureau Census Designated Place, and a U.S. Post office located in Jefferson County, Colorado. Evergreen is roughly 30 miles west of the City and County of Denver. Evergreen is an easy commute off Interstate-70, only 35 minutes from downtown Denver, 50 minutes from the Denver Tech Center, and 70 minutes from Denver International Airport.
Evergreen is a place where city and mountain living come together - to a place where elk and buffalo roam. The best things in life thrive in this quaint mountain locale - friendly people, beautiful mountain vistas, thick pine forests, wildlife, an abundance of recreational, social and business opportunities, and housing. While the area offers a unique mountain lifestyle, the amenities and services of nearby metropolitan Denver are close by.
The well known mountain community of Evergreen was first settled in the 1860’s. A popular tourist and summer retreat for the first half of the 20th century, access to I-70 has made the area an easy commute to the metro area. In the 90’s property values have risen with the advent of large, mountain design homes nestled on large pine covered lots. With Jefferson County Schools, convenient shopping and services, and the major attraction of living in the mountains of Colorado have combined to make Evergreen a very desirable place to enjoy the Colorado lifestyle.
Well established as one of Colorado's hidden treasures and a popular day escape, the Evergreen community offers an array of parks, art galleries, theatre, restaurants, entertainment, and more. Evergreen Lake, our crown jewel is fed by tributaries from Mt. Evans and is known for its all-season recreational activities such as boating, fishing, birding, ice-skating, weddings and concerts, and is bordered by mountain parks with miles of trails for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding.
Residents are artists, engineers, scientists, carpenters, retailers, homemakers and heads of corporations. Many work in nearby Denver and escape home to the high country at the end of what may have been an urban hectic day; many residents both live and work in the mountain community.
Housing Cost
Evergreen neighborhoods reflect it’s roots as a summer home community. Driving up Bear Creek Road past Evergreen Lake one can find stately summer homes along the creek. These mansions are reminiscent of the Bavaria and Swiss Alp style manors of the wealthy. It’s easy to find a mansion to fall in love with here!
Dotted along the mountainside, tucked away in the trees there are clusters of brand new homes. Some are in covenant controlled communities, some are not. Mountain neighborhoods can be very eclectic.
Housing prices range from $150,000 to $3,000,000. Rentals are approximately $1,000 a month.
Demographics
Population 9,216 people. Evergreen covers 11.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 7,040 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 80439
Climate
Evergreen, CO climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 9.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 35 degrees Fahrenheit, and relatively big during winter with an average difference of 34 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Evergreen is 19.30 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 2.60 Inches.
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