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Broomfield

#23 in Best Suburbs to Live in Colorado
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    Overall Grade
  • Town in Colorado
  • 230 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Broomfield is a town in Colorado with a population of 64,283. Broomfield is in Broomfield County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Broomfield offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Broomfield there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Broomfield and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Broomfield are highly rated.
    About Broomfield...
    Population
    64,283

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $356,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,490
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Broomfield Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      77.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      33.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      10.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      289
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,054.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      283.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Broomfield

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $85,639
    National
    $55,322
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    Broomfield Reviews

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    Broomfield is actually a neat town about 30 minutes north of Denver. I have lived here for 12 years now and have had some of the best experiences within the town. Although construction seems to be a consistent struggle, there is a lot of open space and parks to explore and hang around. I am grateful to have been able to grow up in such a family-friendly town. I attend a great public school within Broomfield and have met so many amazing people that I now call my best friends. Coincidentally, they all live in the Broomfield area too! As I mentioned before, I am glad to have been able to grow up in Broomfield and I hope that it will continue to be a family-friendly, inviting, enjoyable place.
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    This town is a bedroom community of Denver with mostly strip malls, chain restaurants, and a mall. The housing is appalling for what you get for the money. Even the more expensive homes often lack quality or character with carpeted bathrooms, skimpy moldings, and oak cabinetry. The yards often are communal backing right up to other homes to the side and behind it. There are also minimal trees in this town and this adds to the generic look to the place.
    Creative types may find this environment oppressive. I've not met many creative or artistic types here at all but people who eat, sleep, and breathe sports. My time is thankfully up in this town as it is not a good fit for me at all, and I am glad to be gone!
    Broomfield is a quiet, suburban place to live. It has a variety of parks and open spaces and would be a great fit for a family. However, for young adults, it is less than ideal. It has very little public transit and absolutely nothing to do, except going to the gym or the grocery store. Nevertheless, it's close to both Boulder and Denver AND the mountains, so activities are not too far away!