Money Magazine has just released its list of the fifty best small towns in America -- places that "are not only thriving economically," but have "also got all you could want in a place to raise a family: plenty of green space, good schools, and a strong sense of community." And three Colorado communities made the top 25, with one landing at number two. Look below for the countdown, complete with photos of assorted gems and data about population and median home prices, just in case you'd like to pull up stakes.
25. Draper, UT -- 43,974 -- $292,552
24. Firestone, CO -- 10,629 -- $217,500
23. Merrimack, NH -- 25,686 -- $184,764
22. Waukee, IA -- 14,945 -- $179,000
21. Savage, MN -- 27,711 -- $230,393
Continue to keep counting down Money's top 25 best small towns list, with more Colorado communities to come. 20. The Colony, TX -- 39,055 -- $135,863
19. Newcastle, WA -- 10,723 -- $461,250
18. Westfield, IN -- 31,857 -- $176,250
17. Apple Valley, MN -- 49,863 -- $179,000
16. Hillsborough, NJ -- 38,828 -- $340,000
Continue to keep counting down Money's top 25 best small towns list, with more Colorado communities to come. 15. Shrewsbury, MA -- 36,048 -- $288,250
14. Farmington, UT -- 19,135 -- $281,047
13. Montville, NJ -- 21,715 -- $470,000
12. Parker, CO -- 47,790 -- $285,500
11. Westford, MA -- 22,407 -- $389,225
Continue to keep counting down Money's top 25 best small towns list, with more Colorado communities to come. 10. West Goshen Township, PA -- 22,421 -- $321,500
9. Apex, NC -- 40,205 -- $225,000
8. Papillion, NE -- 19,837 -- $141,000
7. Mason, OH -- 31,761 -- $176,500
6. Berkeley Heights, NJ -- 13,345 -- $474,000
Continue to keep counting down Money's top 25 best small towns list, with more Colorado communities to come. 5. Sherwood, OR -- 18,736 -- $243,538
4. Chanhassen, MN -- 23,685 -- $201,500
3. Vienna, VA -- 16,285 -- $550,000
2. Louisville, CO -- 18,924 -- $368,110
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1. Sharon, MA -- 17,944 -- $375,000
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