Boulder, CO

Living in Boulder

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Bikeability 93
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Walkability 90
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 26
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Public Safety 70
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Airports 61
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 56
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Schools 47
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Residents

106k Population +9.3k (2010–19)
29  y Median Age
76% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
42% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black1%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate6%
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree40%

Households

Family household42%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone24%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
65% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more15%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts58%
Sales and office18%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle10%
Car, truck, or van56%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked11%
Worked at home14%

Housing

$700k Median Home Value +$225k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$542 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K21%
$1M to $1.49M13%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more4%

House Heating Type

Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Boulder

United States45
Colorado43
Boulder Metro Area26
Boulder County26

Property Crime in Boulder

United States48
Colorado55
Boulder Metro Area45
Boulder County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (71%)(22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump14%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 1 12
Feb 26 1 13
Mar 33 2 19
Apr 40 3 17
May 49 3 4
Jun 58 2 0
Jul 64 2 0
Aug 62 2 0
Sep 54 2 1
Oct 44 1 7
Nov 33 1 12
Dec 25 1 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Boulder

Inland Flooding24
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Boulder, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Boulder, CO

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September School
3 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Boulder, CO

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Naropa University
1 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Boulder, CO

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Airports

Airports near Boulder, CO

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