At a Glance
Median Income
$85,364
$59,450 per capita
Home Value
$982,600
Zillow: $943,114
Median Rent
$1,924/mo
43.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
256/100K
3,026/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.8%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
17.9%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Boulder Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boulder's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boulder a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boulder residents earn a median household income of $85,364 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,450. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,751 business establishments, including 928 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boulder is $982,600 , 249% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $943,114. Median rent is $1,924/month, with 43.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Boulder reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,026/100K. The murder rate is 0.9/100K.
Education
76.8% of adults in Boulder hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(128% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boulder has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population106,274
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density3,954/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,364
Per Capita$59,450
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$39,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
Housing
F
Home Value$982,600
Rent$1,924
Ownership47.9%
Zillow$943,114
Housing Units46,551
Rent Burden43.8%
Crime
F
Violent256/100K
Property3,026/100K
Murder0.9/100K
Assault183/100K
Burglary373/100K
Health
Obesity17.9%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain23.7 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation5,266 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.8%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+40.2%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations210
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Boulder was founded in 1858.
The median home in Boulder was built in 1977.
31.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 928 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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