Boulder, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Boulder, Colorado Summary
Life in Boulder research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Boulder over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Boulder:
The population in Boulder is 104,930.
The median home value in Boulder is $790,100.
The median income in Boulder is $74,902.
The cost of living in Boulder is 145 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Boulder is $1,711.
The unemployment rate in Boulder is 5.6%.
The poverty rate in Boulder is 20.9%.
Table Of Contents
Boulder SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
10
Commute
8.5
Boulder, CO Crime Report
3,476
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,371.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
45.06%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Boulder / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,476 | 3,371.5 | 3,256.9 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 383 | 371.5 | 423.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 7 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 49 | 47.5 | 68.3 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 276 | 267.7 | 286.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,093 | 3,000.0 | 2,833.8 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 471 | 456.8 | 400.3 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 2,298 | 2,228.9 | 1,909.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 324 | 314.3 | 524.3 | 282.7 |
Boulder, CO Cost Of Living
145
Boulder's Overall Cost Of Living
Boulder's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Boulder | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 104 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 253 | 116 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 80 | 90 | 100 | |
Boulder, CO Photos
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Population over time in Boulder
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 108,777 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 107,360 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 106,271 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 105,420 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 103,919 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 102,002 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 100,363 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 99,177 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 97,565 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 97,050 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Boulder
| Race | Boulder | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.3% | 66.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 10.6% | 21.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Boulder
| Gender | Boulder | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Boulder for adults over 25
| Education | Boulder | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 6.0% | 21.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 27.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Boulder, Colorado
| Income | Boulder | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.9% | 4.4% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.6% | 16.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.8% | 18.8% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.0% | 11.1% | 9.5% |
