Arapahoe

Arapahoe County was Colorado’s first county and celebrated its 150^th anniversary in 2013. It is the state’s third-largest county, spanning 804 square miles, with a population of over 600,000.

Business Climate

Two Fortune 500 companies (Arrow Electronics and Newmont Mining) are located in Arapahoe County. Thriving industry clusters include aviation, aerospace, communications/telecom, energy/cleantech, financial services and insurance, healthcare/bioscience, IT/software, and professional services.  Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora is the nation’s fastest growing Air Force base. 

Arapahoe County’s premier transportation system includes Centennial Airport, the nation’s third-busiest general aviation airport; the south I-25 Corridor (including the SE light rail line) which provides major access to the Denver Tech Center, major business parks and transit oriented developments; the E-470 toll road which connects the area to Denver International Airport; I-225 which connects the I-25 business parks to Aurora and the Anschutz Medical Campus; and US-85 which includes the SW light rail line.

The County offers a variety of residential housing options, outstanding school districts, an abundance of recreational, cultural, and entertainment opportunities. The Arapahoe County Open Space and Trails Initiative has invested over $96 million in the County since its inception in 2004. 

Cities

Aurora
Bennett*
Bow Mar*
Centennial
Cherry Hills Village
Columbine Valley
Deer Trail
Englewood
Foxfield
Glendale
Greenwood Village
Littleton
Sheridan

*City located in multiple counties

Economic Development Resources

Arapahoe County is served by professional economic development organizations and offers some of the lowest taxes and fees in the region.

Gallery