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Boulder, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Boulder County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
106,274
Population
3,954/sq mi density
$85,364
Median Income
$59,450 per capita
$982,600
Home Value
$943,114 Zillow
$1,924
Median Rent
43.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
256
Violent Crime/100K
3,026 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,364 median income, 3.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$982,600 home value, $1,924/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$982,600
249% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,924/mo
65% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
47.9%
27% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
46,551
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$982,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$943,114
Median Sale Price
$807,000
Median List Price
$886,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
47.9%
Owner-Occupied
52.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,553/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,124/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,820/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,239/mo
Census median rent:
$1,924/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,508/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
50 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
62
Price Drops
15.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$506
Active Inventory
400
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
43.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
41% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
47.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $982,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $943,114 |
| Median Sale Price | $807,000 |
| Median List Price | $886,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $506 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,924 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,508 |
| FMR Studio | $1,553 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,795 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,124 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,820 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,239 |
Market
| Days on Market | 50 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.8% |
| Homes Sold | 62 |
| Active Inventory | 400 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $506 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 47.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 46,551 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 43.8% |