Boulder City, Nevada is home to the world-famous Hoover Dam, a popular tourist attraction.
Downtown Boulder City is a great place to meet up for meal.
A row of historic homes near downtown where families who build the Hoover Dam lived.
Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City offers the whole nine yards: scenery and water features
Scenic waters at Veterans Memorial Park offer a serene oasis for walking in Boulder City.

Boulder City, NV

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$967

Population

15,783

Renter Mix

27% Rent

Home of the famous Hoover Dam offers

Historic Mountain Golf

About 26 miles southeast of Las Vegas, the historic Boulder City is a gorgeous open desert community. Built over the Hoover Dam during the Great Depression and the beginning of the Dust Bowl, Boulder City has a rich past. History is a large part of Boulder City, and museums are the community’s way of sharing that with residents and visitors. The Nevada State Railroad Museum allows you to ride the rails and experience history dating back to the 1930s. The Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum is a must-visit location offering an interactive look into the construction of Hoover Dam and Boulder City. For a more quirky museum trip, head to Tom Devlin's Monster Museum, a gallery filled with horror film and special effects makeup memorabilia.

Along with museums, Boulder City has attractions for the entire family to enjoy. Zipline over at the city at Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon or enjoy a day out on the green at a town golf course like Cascata. Nestled beside the Colorado River and Lake Mead, America’s first national park, Boulder City’s outdoor recreation is extremely popular. Take a hike along one of the many scenic trailheads in town, kayak in a relaxing cove, or go horseback riding—the opportunities for adventure are truly endless in Boulder City.

Along with plenty of fun-filled activities, parents adore being able to send their children to good schools while professionals, commuters, and nightlife lovers enjoy close proximity to Las Vegas, which is only 30 minutes away. It’s clear that Boulder City boasts an array of perks from inspiring natural beauty to thrilling outdoor adventure. Find your new apartment today because you certainly won’t regret it!

Explore the City

A row of historic homes near downtown where families who build the Hoover Dam lived.

Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City offers the whole nine yards: scenery and water features

Scenic waters at Veterans Memorial Park offer a serene oasis for walking in Boulder City.

Get your adrenaline fix at Veterans Memorial Park BMX bike track in Boulder City.

Bootleg Canyon Trails in Boulder City has extensive hiking into the mountains of Boulder City.

Boulder City has many historic elements that tell the history about the city.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$70,443

Average: $97,424

Education

5,046

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,658

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

54 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 17% of Residents

Under 20

17%

Over 65

33%

Housing Distribution

Boulder City has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Boulder City, NV is $967 for one bedroom, $1,282 for two bedrooms, and $1,649 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boulder City has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$967/month
654 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Schools

Martha P King Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

364 Students

Andrew Mitchell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

356 Students

Elton M Garrett Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

399 Students

Boulder City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

616 Students

Points of Interest

Military Bases

Airports

  • Boulder City Municipal
  • Harry Reid International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.