Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 27% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
14%
Boulder, CO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,874
Population
106,689
Renter Mix
54% Rent
Trendy Rocky Mountain city offering eclectic nightlife and outdoor fun
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Against the backdrop of the Flatirons in the Rocky Mountains, Boulder combines outdoor recreation with city amenities. Home to the University of Colorado Boulder, the city features over 45,000 acres of open space and mountain parks with extensive hiking and biking trails. Downtown's Pearl Street Mall anchors the community with independent shops and restaurants. Current rental rates range from $1,733 for studios to $5,777 for four-bedroom homes.
Boulder's calendar includes signature events like the Bolder Boulder 10K race on Memorial Day. The city houses significant research facilities, including the National Center for Atmospheric Research, while maintaining its historic character through preserved neighborhoods like Mapleton Hill and Chautauqua. The Pearl Street area and The Hill offer convenient access to downtown amenities. Since its establishment in 1858, Boulder has emphasized environmental stewardship, notably implementing the nation's first municipal carbon tax in 2007.
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A view of the mountains from Burke Park
Boulder's Chautauqua Park offers amazing views
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,157
Average: $114,716
Education
61,683
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
57,338
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Boulder has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Boulder, CO is $1,657 for a studio, $1,887 for one bedroom, $2,355 for two bedrooms, and $3,419 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boulder has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,887/month
690 Sq Ft
House
$4,131/month
1,582 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,122/month
765 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,778/month
1,155 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Boulder, CO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Creekside Elementary School At Martin Park
Public
Grades PK-5
359 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
318 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
308 Students
Public
Grades K-5
257 Students
Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies
Public
Grades K-5
255 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
502 Students
Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics
Public
Grades 6-8
482 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
366 Students
Public
Grades K-8
358 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
483 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,863 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,939 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
327 Students
Boulder Universal Online School
Public
Grades K-12
231 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
184 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cottonwood Trailhead
- Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall
- Sommers-Bausch Observatory
- Fiske Planetarium and Science Center
- Bobolink Trailhead
Military Bases
Airports
- Denver 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 September 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.