Jacqueline R. living Nov 12, 2025

Hi all, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Boulder sits at 256.2 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks for reading. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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