Boulder
- City in Colorado
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Boulder
- grade A+Overall Grade
- City in Colorado
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 328 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$736,000
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,588
National
$1,096Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Boulder Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Boulder
- grade A+
Fairview High School
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 451 reviews
- grade A+
Peak to Peak Charter School
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 452 reviews
- grade A+
Boulder High School
- Rating 3.9 out of 5 294 reviews
- grade A
Niwot High School
- Rating 3.71 out of 5 368 reviews
- grade A
Summit Middle Charter School
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 4 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Boulder
- grade A+
Dawson School
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 27 reviews
- grade A
Tara Performing Arts High School
- Rating 4.73 out of 5 22 reviews
- grade A
Watershed School
- Rating 4.86 out of 5 7 reviews
- grade A
Holy Family High School
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 220 reviews
- grade A
Shining Mountain Waldorf School
- Rating 4.4 out of 5 25 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault223.3national 282.7
- Murder1.9national 6.1
- Rape29.1national 40.7
- Robbery67.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary613.5national 500.1
- Theft2,808.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft348national 284
Residents
Working in Boulder
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$72,279
National
$64,994Similar Places
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Boulder Reviews
Rating 4.05 out of 5 328 reviews
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Boulder is very much it’s own place and you won’t find another place like it. It is extremely health-conscious, liberal and safe. You can go on a beautiful hike less then 5 minutes from home! The restaurants are a delight, but expensive, however worth it in my opinion. It’s vegan friendly and highly educated. The mental health resources are stellar as well. Commercial, big boxed stores are coming in more and more but less so then in most towns.
The downsides is it becoming gentrified by wealth. It’s unfortunate because more people should be able to enjoy the town. If you’re looking for a cheap place to live, this is not the place. You can find a more attractive priced place that is probably about 10 to 20 minutes away. Sadly if you are a person of color it is extremely difficult to live there. The police profile often and it’s just not a diverse place to live.
Overall, Boulder is great but is getting pricier and much more crowded but still a gem.
The downsides is it becoming gentrified by wealth. It’s unfortunate because more people should be able to enjoy the town. If you’re looking for a cheap place to live, this is not the place. You can find a more attractive priced place that is probably about 10 to 20 minutes away. Sadly if you are a person of color it is extremely difficult to live there. The police profile often and it’s just not a diverse place to live.
Overall, Boulder is great but is getting pricier and much more crowded but still a gem.
Boulder has definitely earned it's title as my new home. Even in the midst of a global pandemic, the entire community from retired residents to business owners to CU students and restaurant workers have banded together to build a sense of hope and togetherness. Although the price or rent may seem high, it's all made up for with a view of the Flatirons from pretty much anywhere in the city. Boulder has a great balance of outdoor activities and city life- it's only a 5 minute drive to the mountains and a 30 minute drive to Denver! 'Sko Buffs!
I grew up in Boulder and cherish my childhood memories. It's quiet, beautiful, and an easy place to live. People are friendly, nice, and chill. Jobs are easy to come by. Lots of great food options. Easy to find parking. The schools are great. There is an emphasis on fitness. The vibe has changed significantly in the past 5-10 years. I think a lot of tech came in and the culture is changing a lot. My only complaint is that it is a bit of a bubble. Many people living there seem a bit delusional and sheltered. I found growing up that if you're not skinny and white with normie tastes you may feel uncomfortable. I haven't had this same experience in other parts of the country. Boulder and Colorado as a whole seem to be characterized by primarily mainstream tastes and culture. There's some alternative culture with hippies/white dreads but that's about it.