Loveland is located in northern Colorado, near the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. It is a commercial and manufacturing center and serves as a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and other tourist areas; products include electronic and water-purification equipment, photographic supplies, and printed materials. Home to many artists, Loveland has local foundries for sculptors and a public art collection on display throughout the city. A 2006 real estate survey has estimated the population of Loveland, Colorado at 61,122.