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Boulder
  • City in Colorado

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A+

editorial

Boulder is a city in Colorado with a population of 104,930. Boulder is in Boulder County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Boulder offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Boulder there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Boulder and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Boulder are highly rated.

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About Boulder...
Population
104,930

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$790,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,711
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    52%
  • Own
    48%
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Boulder Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    264
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    2.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    42.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    65.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    519.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,560.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    348
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    6%
  • 10-17 years
    6%
  • 18-24 years
    30%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    9%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    40%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    6%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Boulder

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$74,902
National
$69,021

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