Situated near the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains, the community of Evans that is rapidly growing that is slowly becoming one of the most desirable commuter communities in the “Centennial State” of Colorado. In 2000, the population of Evans was 9,500. In 2004, the population was recorded at 16,400! Only a short 50-minute drive south to the Greater Denver Metropolitan Area via the I-25 of State Highway 85, this drive is enhanced since these highways bypass the congested downtown core of Denver and instead brings you to either the west or east side of Denver.

To cater to the rising demand for real estate here, there is many residential and commercial development undergoing here creating a wide range of housing available ranging from attractive subdivisions to lavish houses. Because of the rising population of Evans and nearby cities of Greeley and the rest of Weld County, many businesses are increasingly finding this location more attractive making a potential commute to Denver less necessary. Major employers found in the area include Kodak, Hewlett Packard, State Farm, and ConAgra.

Evans is an ideal launching pad to many recreational activities in this breathtaking part of the world. Some outdoor attractions close to Evans include Roosevelt National Forest, Rocky Mountain State Park, and Pawnee National Grasslands. Another added feature of Evans that caters to being in the outdoors more is that the city receives 341 days of sunshine!