“There are a lot of people here, wonderful people, that want to support local businesses.”
Brandon Knudsen,
Co-Founder and CEO,
Ziggi’s Coffee
“Mead is growing into a fabulous place.”
Lori Hughes,
Owner,
The Merc
“I think Mead is doing a really good job of balancing the growth with maintaining the feel of a small town.”
Nicole Grine,
Owner,
Anytime Fitness
BUILT FOR MEAD
Where business and community grow together.
Welcome to Mead. We’re a tight-knit, welcoming group that truly cares about the success of the businesses in our town. Our Town is ready to collaborate and help your business start, locate, or expand in our community.
Why Mead?
LOCATION
We are centrally located with quick access to the I-25 Corridor, Denver, Denver International Airport (DIA), and reliable infrastructure to support your development.
ROOM TO GROW
We’re growing responsibly with land to develop, new businesses planting roots, and projects taking shape throughout the community.
QUALITY OF LIFE
In Mead, you’ll find a connected and safe community, an educated workforce, and plenty of recreational opportunities.
QUICK FACTS
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Population
5,500+
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Workforce
3,200+
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Business
200+
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Median Household Income
$105K+
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Demographics and Fast Facts
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FAST FACTS :
Population: 5,500+
51.46% Male
48.54% Female
Median Age: 40
Educational Attainment
+45% of the population have an Associate’s degree or higher
53 universities within 50 miles
Business and Labor:
Labor Force: +3,200
Employees +1,400
Total Establishments: +200
Income and Spending:
+$105,000
+77% of households own their homes
Living in Mead
Living in Mead means living in a community of friendly faces. Residents enjoy views of Rocky Mountain National Park, a small-town atmosphere, and quick access to two of Colorado’s largest cities. In Mead, you’ll find an award-winning school district with an active athletics program. You’ll also find a community that recognizes and honors our agricultural roots while building together to form a brighter future.
We’ve got:
9 TOWN-OWNED PARKS
COMMUNITY EVENTS EVERY SEASON
Incentives
ENTERPRISE ZONE
Mead’s Enterprise Zone:
In designated enterprise zones, businesses are eligible for state income tax credits and sales and use tax exemptions for specific business investments.
Urban Renewal Area
Mead’s Urban Renewal Area:
The Mead Urban Renewal Authority (MURA) was formed in 2016. MURA’s goal is to improve business areas in Mead by eliminating blight and assisting private development and redevelopment projects.
It’s All About Location
Mead rests right along the intersection of two major roadways, I-25 and Highway 66. This means we see traffic counts of over 80,000 a day and our businesses have quick access to get their products moving.
Business owners, families, and developers are already taking notice. Since 2010, Mead has seen over 30% growth in our population.
We’re also projected to grow by more than 10% in the next four years.
The Town of Mead is focused on making sure the community grows responsibly. Recent investments by the Town include:
A NEW PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
RENOVATIONS AT LORIN MEAD PARK AT HIGHLAND LAKE
A NEW RECREATION & COMMUNITY CENTER STARTING CONSTRUCTION SOON
“I think the number one advice I’d give to someone that’s looking in Mead is, get in now, get in early, get the spot that you want, build it the right way. If you have a consistent business with a great product, this town will go crazy for you. They will support you.”
BRANDON KNUDSEN,
Co-Founder and CEO,
Ziggi’s Coffee
We don’t do it alone, our partners collaborate with us every step of the way.
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