Vivian M. qa Nov 4, 2025

Anyone else feel this way? I work in retail and Median household income is $85,364, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,924 for rent here. Household incomes average around $85,364 in Boulder. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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