Boulder, Colorado
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City Overview
As of 2009, Boulder's population is 93,552 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -3.37 percent.
The median home cost in Boulder is $372,390. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.90 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Boulder's cost of living is 40.21% Higher than the U.S. average.
Boulder public schools spend $5,161 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Boulder.
The unemployment rate in Boulder is 7.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Boulder jobs have Decreased by 2.80 percent.
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People
The 2009 Boulder, CO, population is 93,552. There are 3,761 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Boulder, CO
The median age is 31.9. The US median is 37.6. 39.12% of people in Boulder, CO, are married. 8.85% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.21 people. 14.12% of people are married, with children. 5.33% have children, but are single.
Race in Boulder, CO
86.13% of people are white, 1.27% are black, 4.79% are asian, 0.47% are native american, and 6.61% claim 'Other'.
9.50% of the people in Boulder, CO, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 90.50% are non-hispanic).
Boulder People SperlingViews
mono-chromatic: It's chalk full of white people that think a little too highly of... (read more)Recreation: Great city for biking, hiking, walking, etc. and rarely more that 2 weeks without... (read more)re: Wake Up Boulder - 11/28/2006: A land of 'Wealthy white people' who are anti-Bush? It really is an unusual place, if that's the case - the antithesis of Colorado Springs, where everyone sports a Bush... (read more)Have an opinion about Boulder? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Boulder Click Here
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Health
There are 291 physicians per 100,000 population in Boulder, CO. The US average is 170.
Boulder, CO Health Index
Air quality in Boulder, CO is 35 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Boulder, CO is 101 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 60 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Overrated Boulder: Positives: Beautiful scenery, really nice university, lots of things to do-especially outdoors. Weather is relatively good with tons of sunshine year round. Decent... (read more)Boulder for Real: I am a long term Boulderian, from the `90's, now living on the W.Coast.
Taking a gander at most of the negatives here, reveals how shallow these observations are. ... (read more)re: Boulder - great little city - 1/3/2007: "ethnic diversity" is code word for "non white."
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 7.10% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -2.80% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 27.40% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.16% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 5.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $30,475 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $49,178 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 15.03% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.57% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.76% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 14.39% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 16.72% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 10.98% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 12.63% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 6.51% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.87% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.54% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 15.52% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 38.34% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.24% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 22.51% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.07% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 4.15% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 5.17% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Boulder, CO, is 7.10%, with job growth of -2.80%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 27.40%.
Boulder, CO Taxes
Boulder, CO,sales tax rate is 8.16%. Income tax is 5.00%.
Boulder, CO Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $30,475, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $49,178.
Boulder Economy SperlingViews
Sunshine: Boulder is an open minded town in the mountains of Colorado. There are 52 fourteen thousand foot peaks in Colorado, it's a stunning state. Boulder is a very affluent... (read more)Public Transport: The bus and light rail system in the Boulder/Denver area is exceptional, service is efficent,economical, and easy to... (read more)Weather: From late Spring through the beginning of Winter, the weather is very... (read more)Have an opinion about Boulder? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Boulder Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 31 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $372,390 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -2.90% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 48.61% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 2.76% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 48.60% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $6.88 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.85% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 2.40% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.68% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.55% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.91% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.57% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.38% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 19.86% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 21.62% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 15.31% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 15.53% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 2.72% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 3.46% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.47% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 6.91% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 16.73% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 26.28% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 21.04% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 11.35% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 2.72% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 8.03% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Boulder, CO, is $372,390. Home appreciation is -2.90% over the last year. The median age of Boulder, CO, real estate is 31 years.
Boulder, CO Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 48.60% of the Boulder, CO, population. 2.76% of houses and apartments in Boulder, CO, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Boulder Housing SperlingViews
Too Expensive to Stay: I've lived in Boulder for 10 years, and we're moving this summer. It's just gotten too expensive to stay. My husband makes a very good salary, but it's not... (read more)Boulder is a great city!!!!: Can be pricey due to the restrictions on sprawl (which I think is great).....who needs another Florida. Small areas around Boulder can be better priced and offer a good... (read more)A little pricy, especially for what a student is g: Accomadation here in Boulder, is somewhat limited to the big old houses on "the Hill", which usually have around 6 or more bedrooms, however, are in the shape you'd... (read more)Have an opinion about Boulder? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Boulder Click Here
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Crime
Boulder, CO, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Boulder, CO, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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mono-chromatic: It's chalk full of white people that think a little too highly of... (read more)Recreation: Great city for biking, hiking, walking, etc. and rarely more that 2 weeks without... (read more)re: Wake Up Boulder - 11/28/2006: A land of 'Wealthy white people' who are anti-Bush? It really is an unusual place, if that's the case - the antithesis of Colorado Springs, where everyone sports a Bush... (read more)Have an opinion about Boulder? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Boulder Click Here
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Climate
Boulder, CO, gets 19 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 83 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 93.
On average, there are 245 sunny days per year in Boulder, CO. The July high is around 88 degrees. The January low is 20. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 64 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Weather: From late Spring through the beginning of Winter, the weather is very... (read more)The climate is wonderful here: Even in the winter if you don't like the weather just wait a day......we get 60+ degrees in the winter a lot. The scenery and culture here is magnificent......its clean... (read more)Public Transport: The bus and light rail system in the Boulder/Denver area is exceptional, service is efficent,economical, and easy to... (read more)Have an opinion about Boulder? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Boulder Click Here
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Education
Boulder, CO, schools spend $5,161 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 599 students per librarian, and 595 children per counselor in Boulder, CO schools.
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Overrated Boulder: Positives: Beautiful scenery, really nice university, lots of things to do-especially outdoors. Weather is relatively good with tons of sunshine year round. Decent... (read more)Boulder for Real: I am a long term Boulderian, from the `90's, now living on the W.Coast.
Taking a gander at most of the negatives here, reveals how shallow these observations are. ... (read more)re: Boulder - great little city - 1/3/2007: "ethnic diversity" is code word for "non white."
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Boulder, CO, takes 22 minutes. 60% of commuters drive their own car alone. 9% carpool with others. 8% take mass transit and 7% work from home.
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Public Transport: The bus and light rail system in the Boulder/Denver area is exceptional, service is efficent,economical, and easy to... (read more)Weather: From late Spring through the beginning of Winter, the weather is very... (read more)The climate is wonderful here: Even in the winter if you don't like the weather just wait a day......we get 60+ degrees in the winter a lot. The scenery and culture here is magnificent......its clean... (read more)Have an opinion about Boulder? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Boulder Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Boulder, CO is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Boulder, CO is more expensive.
Overall, Boulder, CO cost of living is 140.21.
Boulder Cost of Living SperlingViews
Too Expensive to Stay: I've lived in Boulder for 10 years, and we're moving this summer. It's just gotten too expensive to stay. My husband makes a very good salary, but it's not... (read more)Boulder is a great city!!!!: Can be pricey due to the restrictions on sprawl (which I think is great).....who needs another Florida. Small areas around Boulder can be better priced and offer a good... (read more)A little pricy, especially for what a student is g: Accomadation here in Boulder, is somewhat limited to the big old houses on "the Hill", which usually have around 6 or more bedrooms, however, are in the shape you'd... (read more)Have an opinion about Boulder? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Boulder Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 58.02% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 16.90% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 11.94% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.85% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 6.42% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.00% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.98% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 8.86% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 8.95% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 4.11% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 10.94% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
58.02% of the people in Boulder, CO are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 16.90% are Catholic; 11.94% are Protestant; 0.85% are LDS; 10.94% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Boulder, CO are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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Overrated Boulder: Positives: Beautiful scenery, really nice university, lots of things to do-especially outdoors. Weather is relatively good with tons of sunshine year round. Decent... (read more)Boulder for Real: I am a long term Boulderian, from the `90's, now living on the W.Coast.
Taking a gander at most of the negatives here, reveals how shallow these observations are. ... (read more)re: Boulder - great little city - 1/3/2007: "ethnic diversity" is code word for "non white."
If that's what you want stay in Oakland and/or the Bay... (read more)Have an opinion about Boulder? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Boulder Click Here
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Voting
66.28% of the people in Boulder, CO are registered as Democrats. 32.39% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.32%.
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mono-chromatic: It's chalk full of white people that think a little too highly of... (read more)Recreation: Great city for biking, hiking, walking, etc. and rarely more that 2 weeks without... (read more)re: Wake Up Boulder - 11/28/2006: A land of 'Wealthy white people' who are anti-Bush? It really is an unusual place, if that's the case - the antithesis of Colorado Springs, where everyone sports a Bush... (read more)Have an opinion about Boulder? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Boulder Click Here
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