Ian Thompson qa Dec 10, 2025

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a mid-size city city with about 106K people. With a population of 106K, Boulder is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider -Boulder sits at 256.2 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. TIA! It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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