Quality of Life

Quality schools offering career development training, diverse housing options, community events, recreational opportunities, quality healthcare and emergency services, and diverse dining and retail all contribute to the Town of Firestone's quality of life.

home-icon-silhouette_BLUE Housing

Single-Family Residence:

Median Home Value $595,000
Days on Market 5
2020 Building Permits 
Issued for New Homes
251
2021 Building Permits
Issued for New Homes
305
2022 (May YTD) Building Permits
Issued for New Homes
51
As of May 2022  

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A variety of diverse housing options are available in and around the Town of Firestone.  Whether you prefer apartment living, modern homes with a yard, historic homes in the heart of the community, or a home with land for animals, you will find it in the Firestone area.

Education

Educational Attainment:
93.8%     High School Graduate or Higher
46%  Associates Degree or Higher
35.7%  Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.2%    Graduate or Professional Degree

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The Town of Firestone is part of the top-rated St. Vrain Valley School District, which offers specialized educational tracks to support technical, artistic, and other career and special interests. As the Town of Firestone continues to grow, the north and east portions of our community will be served by the Weld County School District RE-1.

Community, Events & Culture

Town of Firestone Community Events

Firestone has a proud history of offering events and programs that focus on building relationships in the community. Whether Art & Music, holiday festivals and events, or Adopt-A-Place and Clean-Up Day, many of these could not be possible without the partnership, support, and collaborative effort of residents, businesses, and other community partners.  Learn more about these community events and programs and how you can get involved!  

High Plains Library District 

Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Avenue, Firestone - 888-861-READ (7323)

The High Plains Library system provides free access to a variety of resources for businesses online and in-person.  With a library card, businesses may access databases 24 hours a day, all for FREE.  There are even FREE training programs through Lynda.com where owners and staff can learn business, software, technology, and creative skills.

Online Resources offered by the High Plains Library District.

Dining and Retail Goods & Services

Businesses in the Town of Firestone offer a wide variety of goods, services, and dining options.  Whether you need pet or aquarium supplies, a cake or dessert for that special occasion, supplies for your yard or home DIY or repair project, or services – personal, professional, medical, dental, or other self-care – you will likely find it in Firestone. Check out the dining and shopping options.

Recreation

Firestone has a tremendous inventory of existing and planned parks, trails, and open space.  The Firestone parks and trails system map provides specific information on existing Firestone parks and trails.  Park shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis, but park fields must be reserved.  Learn more about the Town of Firestone Parks and Trails online.  

Firestone Regional Sports Complex - The complex features baseball/softball fields, picnic shelters and tables, personal needs facilities, and plenty of parking to support tournaments and other events. 

Other area recreational amenities include the Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District, Saddleback Golf Club, and St. Vrain State Park.  

Printable information sheet on these great recreational amenities.

Healthcare & Emergency Services

Emergency services are provided by the Town of Firestone Police Department and Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District.  These are supported by a network of medical service providers and offices, as well as hospitals.  

  • Town of Firestone Police Department, 9900 Park Avenue, Firestone - 303-833-0811
  • Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District (FFFD), 8426 Kosmerl Pl, Frederick - 303-833-2742

Additional information on healthcare and emergency services for the Town of Firestone, including Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Station Locations and Haz Mat response capabilities, medical and urgent care, and area hospitals with Trauma Center Level  (TCL) may be found here.