Having more than 300 days of sunshine a year, unmatched views of the Rocky Mountains and an unparalleled parks and recreation system makes Aurora an ideal location for its residents and visitors alike. The city’s pro-business attitude, excellent infrastructure, and educated workforce fuel a dynamic economy consisting of 116,022 people employed by Aurora businesses. The city of Aurora has the second largest population in the metro area, with just over 308,000 residents. While the city’s population is projected to increase by 2.3% annually, household size is expected to decrease slightly from 2.60 in 2000 to 2.57 by 2010.