Niwot:

Located just 10 minutes north of Boulder, Niwot is a sleepy old-fashioned community. With miles of white picket fences and a population of only 4000, this neighborhood boasts great mountain views, homes with large lots and one of the Boulder area's best fine restaurants - La Chantecler.

Niwot's historic downtown is locally recognized as one of the area's best places for antique shopping. Stroll Main Street and visit antique stores and small shops, a gourmet market, a great coffee shop and fine restaurants for dining. Also located on Main Street is the Niwot Inn, one of the finest luxury western inns along the front range. Niwot home rental listings

Niwot is located next to the campuses of many of Boulder's biggest employers, including IBM, Celestial Seasonings and Qualcomm. Also located nearby is the Haystack Golf Course, which has a relaxed golfing atmosphere.
The single family homes in Niwot have sold in a price range from $192k to $1.7 million in the past year in a half. Niwot real estate prices are higher than average due to it's 10 minute commuting distance to Boulder.
Niwot is an unincorporated town where most government control happens from Boulder.

Source: mostly from 2000 census data, Business County Assessor, also from other more recent sources.
Last revised January 16, 2009
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