Conifer is an unincorporated town in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States, with a population of 19,683(as of 2009). It is nestled in the foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, 35 miles southwest of downtown Denver along U.S. Route 285. The Conifer Post Office has the ZIP Code 80433
Conifer-An Ideal Place to Live
We share a way of life in Conifer that is special. Studies show 50% of the population arrived since 1995, 75% since 1990. The average income is $114,375and median income is $104,116. The median age is 40.7, compared to the state median age of 34.3.
In 2006, Conifer was experiencing explosive retail growth. Conifer has several new areas of commercial development including retail, restaurants,and entertainment. While there has been major development of retail and commercial development the recession has impacted some businesses. Property values for Conifer remain high and most have not been negatively affected by the recession. Conifer remains one of the top places to live inColorado.
More than 75% of the working community is employed in theDenver area and shops in the Denver area, according to studies. However, planned commercial development in the area will lower that percentage. The new King Soopers and Safeway grocery stores & shopping areas along Highway 285 have greatly expanded local shopping options.
Jefferson County, Colorado: Conifer is part ofJeffersonCounty, which once was agricultural and mining but now is a thriving suburban, business, industrial and residential community.JeffersonCounty has a population of 529,401.
It is where the great plains meet theRocky Mountains, with magnificent scenery. It enjoys 255 average days of sunshine a year. The coldest month of the year is January with an average temperature of 30 degrees. The hottest month is July with an average temperature of 74 degrees. The annual precipitation is 15.4 inches. The average annual snowfall is 60.3 inches. Average humidity is 40%.
Conifer was known in the 1860s as Bradford Junction, a stop on the stagecoach road to South Park. A few buildings were erected, including a tavern, rest house, and general store. Bradford Junction deteriorated by the 1890s when the stagecoach road was replaced by theDenver andSouthPark railroad.
By the 1920s the area was simply known as Conifer, a destination known for its beautiful mountain scenery and abundance of wildlife. For decades, the area was primarily a cattle ranching area, and there is still some ranching in southern parts of the community.
Conifer residents are served by the Elk Creek Fire Protection District, a mixed career/volunteer fire department with approximately 60 active duty firefighters.
Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce www.goconifer.com 303.838.5712
