Boulder City, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Clark County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
14,888 Population 70/sq mi density
$69,145 Median Income $45,491 per capita
$424,200 Home Value $470,766 Zillow
$1,375 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$69,145 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$424,200 home value, $1,375/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Boulder City, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,145
8% below
$45,491 per capita
Home Value
$424,200
50% above
Zillow: $470,766
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
18% above
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
10% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9% below
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Boulder City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Boulder City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
150%
Rent
118%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boulder City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boulder City residents earn a median household income of $69,145 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,491. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 65,312 business establishments, including 5,618 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Boulder City is $424,200 , 50% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $470,766. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

30.3% of adults in Boulder City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boulder City has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 64.

Data Overview

People

Population14,888
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,145
Per Capita$45,491
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250

Housing

B
Home Value$424,200
Rent$1,375
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$470,766
Housing Units7,085
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,618/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain4.8 in/yr
AQI64 (Moderate)
Elevation1,927 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed265 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries33

Did You Know?

Boulder City was founded in 1931.
The median home in Boulder City was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 265 Mbps.
There are 5,618 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 236 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.