At a Glance
Median Income
$121,025
$62,948 per capita
Home Value
$631,600
Zillow: $625,786
Median Rent
$2,074/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
106/100K
2,890/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.6%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.3%
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Broomfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Broomfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Broomfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Broomfield residents earn a median household income of $121,025 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,948. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,530 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Broomfield is $631,600 , 124% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $625,786. Median rent is $2,074/month, with 28.2% 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 2001.
Safety & Crime
Broomfield reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,890/100K. The murder rate is 2.8/100K.
Education
58.6% of adults in Broomfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Broomfield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population75,110
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,278/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,025
Per Capita$62,948
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$11,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183
Housing
B+
Home Value$631,600
Rent$2,074
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$625,786
Housing Units31,338
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property2,890/100K
Murder2.8/100K
Assault72/100K
Burglary290/100K
Health
Obesity22.3%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,980/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,338 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.6%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+23.0%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations83
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Broomfield was founded in 2001.
The median home in Broomfield was built in 2001.
26.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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