Boulder
- City in Colorado
City
Boulder
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in Colorado
- Rating 4.02 out of 5 351 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A+
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Median Home Value
$790,100
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,711
National
$1,163Area 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+
Peak to Peak Charter School
- Rating 3.85 out of 5 466 reviews
- grade A+
Fairview High School
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 459 reviews
- grade A
Boulder High School
- Rating 3.93 out of 5 310 reviews
- grade A
Summit Middle Charter School
- Rating 4 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade A
Niwot High School
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 379 reviews
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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
- Assault264national 282.7
- Murder2.8national 6.1
- Rape42.3national 40.7
- Robbery65.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary519.8national 500.1
- Theft2,560.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft348national 284
Residents
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
$69,021Similar Places
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Boulder Reviews
Rating 4.02 out of 5 351 reviews
As a college student from a small town, Boulder is a very nice area to be! I enjoy the nightlife, although make sure to stay away from The Hill area if you are not fond of loud sounds and lots of people during the night. Because Boulder is a college town there are lots of students running around doing whatever they want. If you look past that though, Boulder is incredibly beautiful and there are lots of places you can go inside the community to get away from obnoxious people. I love it here and find there are so many opportunities and things to do as a young person!
I moved to Boulder because of the great outdoor life, beautiful views. The last 10 years things have gotten completely out of control here. Taxes to fund the city council's pet projects and lofty climate rescue goals have skyrocketed, forcing owners to jack up rents and causing older folks to sell and move away. Part of the "compassionate" life here is tolerating open criminality - camping (and all the squalor that goes with it), bike theft rings on the most popular biking/walking paths, shooting up in broad daylight and violence. I used to feel safe leaving my door unlocked, but now I can't even forget to lock my car door in my driveway or someone will steal anything inside. I am a mother and my kids were indoctrinated at the extremely agenda-driven public schools. If you want a vegan, anti-white, anti-boy agenda stuffed down your children's throats, this is the place to educate them. Don't move here unless you want a smaller version of what's happening in California cities. So sad.
I love Boulder, as does everyone else that moves here. They call it the Boulder Bubble because it's like a vortex, when you try to leave and move somewhere else Boulder will pull back. Boulder is a hippie town, or was, it has also grown into the beginnings of a tech epicenter with many start-ups, and of course the arrival of Google. There isn't anywhere I can go without seeing someone I know. Boulder allows for you to be yourself, your authentic self, and be accepted. Boulder is a place where I can ride my bike at 230am and feel safe. Where I talk to my neighbors, and where as an adult it's easier to make friends. There is always something going on, festivals, concerts, shows, activities, etc. You don't need a car, everyone takes public transit, rides their bikes, or walks and it's not only encouraged but accepted. I love Boulder, I raised one daughter here and now I'm raising my three-year-old and can't imagine living anywhere else.