Boulder

Boulder, Colorado Overview

Boulder scores 55.3/100 overall (B), ranking #11 of 20 cities in Colorado — below the state composite of 66.2. Transportation is the city’s relative strength at 92/100, while Fiscal Health lags at 33/100.

Income & Employment in Boulder

Boulder’s median income of $75,923 is 17% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.2% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%.

Safety in Boulder

Boulder reports 358.8 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 413 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 3135.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Boulder

Boulder has a cost of living index of 99.9 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $982,600. Median monthly rent is $1,924. Renters allocate 30.4% of income to rent — above the 30% affordability threshold. The price-to-income ratio of 12.9x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Boulder

Boulder’s adult obesity rate of 16.5% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 5.7%. Residents report an average of 17.9 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Colorado ranks #17 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Boulder

Boulder has a high school graduation rate of 84.7%. The student-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. Local districts invest $17,172 per student, well above the national median. The city has 27 public schools serving 12,223 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Boulder

The annual average temperature in Boulder is 47.2°F. Summers average 67.1°F. Winters average 28°F. Annual precipitation is 23.7 inches. 28% of workers in Boulder work from home, well above the national average. The average commute of 13.9 minutes is notably short.

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