Boulder Metro Area, CO

Living in the Boulder Metro Area

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Bikeability 82
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Walkability 67
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 60
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Affordability 32
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 56
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 56
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Schools 45
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Residents

323k Population +32k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
62% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black1%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate12%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree28%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$83k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more14%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van72%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$497k Median Home Value +$144k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$506 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K26%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Boulder Metro Area

United States45
Colorado43

Property Crime in the Boulder Metro Area

United States48
Colorado55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump23%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 1 12
Feb 24 1 12
Mar 31 2 14
Apr 39 2 11
May 48 2 2
Jun 57 2 0
Jul 63 2 0
Aug 61 2 0
Sep 54 1 1
Oct 43 1 5
Nov 32 1 12
Dec 23 1 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Boulder Metro Area

Inland Flooding27
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Boulder Metro Area, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Boulder Metro Area, CO

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September School
8 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Boulder Metro Area, CO

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Naropa University
9 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Boulder Metro Area, CO

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Airports

Airports near Boulder Metro Area, CO

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