BOULDER

Tucked into a picturesque valley below the iconic Flatirons, Boulder is a world-class destination offering 300 days of sunshine and an impressive variety of recreation, shopping, dining, cultural and entertainment choices. It's no wonder National Geographic named Boulder the Happiest City in America.

Tucked into a picturesque valley below the iconic Flatirons, Boulder is a world-class destination offering 300 days of sunshine and an impressive variety of recreation, shopping, dining, cultural and entertainment choices. It's no wonder National Geographic named Boulder the Happiest City in America.

Named a top foodie city in America — with cultured chefs in its kitchens, mad-scientist brewers on tap, and bountiful farmland at its doorstep — there’s always something fresh to try. Good food is the essential fuel for Boulder’s active lifestyle.

Boulder is a perfect balance of urban and outdoors. Known for its stellar food scene, arts, an always-exciting downtown and more outdoor activities than you can count, the city is just 30 minutes northwest of Denver, where the Rocky Mountains meet the plains.

See the Flatirons glow in the sunshine or dusted in snow like a powdered-sugar donut, shop on hip and historic Pearl Street, grab your boots and hit a hiking trail, or try raved-about cuisine from one of the city's chef-led eateries. Bikeski or swim by morning, visit a muscle-melting spa by afternoon, then enjoy a concert and cocktails by night. With the great outdoors always steps away — yet urban adventure right out your door, too — you'll find an endless variety of things to do in Boulder, Colorado, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains.

The University of Colorado at Boulder was founded in 1876 and is currently one of the premier public research institutions in the United States. With over 200 buildings on 786 gorgeous acres and a student population that hovers around 35,000, the university offers 32 concurrent bachelor's/master's degree programs and oversees more than 100 graduate and professional programs. The Boulder location provides an amazing living environment, with over 300 days of sunshine per year, year-round cultural and recreational opportunities and one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country.

Overview for BOULDER, CO

25,058 people live in BOULDER, where the median age is 37.2 and the average individual income is $58,903. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,058

Total Population

37.2 years

Median Age

High

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

$58,903

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for BOULDER, CO

BOULDER has 11,750 households, with an average household size of 2.07. 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. 25,058 people call BOULDER home. The population density is 874.7 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,058

Total Population

High

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

37.2

Median Age

52.48 / 47.52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
11,750

Total Households

2.07

Average Household Size

$58,903

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Commute Time

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in BOULDER, CO

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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
Temple Grandin School
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
Boulder Prep Charter High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Mountain Shadows Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Heatherwood Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Boulder Country Day School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
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