Boulder

Boulder is nestled between the eye-catching sandstone slabs of the Flatirons.

Welcome to Boulder

Living in Boulder

Boulder is nestled between the eye-catching sandstone slabs of the Flatirons. A little over 30 minutes to Denver, but still tucked in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains creates a magical and versatile town. Boulder has a quaint cityscape with many trails to wander, over 24 craft breweries, and of course, the historic Pearl Street where you can soak up nearly 300 sunshiny Colorado days. The City of Boulder now spans 25.8 square miles and is the home of over 107k residents with a median household income of $70k. With its year-round activities, outdoor space, skilled chefs, and lively breweries, it’s no surprise that earned the title of the “Happiest City in the U.S.”
 

Boulder Community and Neighborhoods

The University of Colorado Boulder, home to the Buffaloes, is located in the heart of the town and is adjacent to Chautauqua park. The University area houses many students and faculty both on and off campus. You won’t find many new communities in Boulder. The town is pretty built out, but there is a mix of housing options from new residential, single-family houses, multi-family houses, and rental living. Downtown Boulder and Pearl Street areas are in high demand due to the thriving shops and restaurant scenes. Mapleton Hill and Whittier neighborhoods are both in close proximity to the famous Pearl Street. South Boulder neighborhoods are also very popular because they have easy access to open space and Highway 36 to get to Denver.

Overview for Boulder, CO

104,930 people live in Boulder, where the median age is 28.9 and the average individual income is $52,057. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

104,930

Total Population

28.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$52,057

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Boulder, CO

Boulder has 42,610 households, with an average household size of 2.21. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Boulder do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 104,930 people call Boulder home. The population density is 3,983.59 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

104,930

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

28.9

Median Age

51.49 / 48.51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
42,610

Total Households

2.21

Average Household Size

$52,057

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Boulder, CO

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Primary Schools ()
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High Schools ()
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The following schools are within or nearby Boulder. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Bear Creek Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Columbine Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Flatirons Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
New Vista High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Sacred Heart Of Jesus School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Horizons K-8 School
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
Casey Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Crest View Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
University Hill Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
High Peaks Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Eisenhower Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Whittier Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Boulder Prep Charter High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Centennial Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Foothill Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Community Montessori School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
3/5
Summit Middle Charter School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Tara Performing Arts High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Boulder Country Day School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Mesa Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Southern Hills Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5

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