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  • City in Colorado
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Boulder

#20 in Best Cities to Raise a Family in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A+
    Boulder is a city in Colorado with a population of 104,930. Boulder is in Boulder County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Boulder offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Boulder there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Boulder and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Boulder are highly rated.
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    Population
    104,930
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $790,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,711
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Boulder Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      264
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      42.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      65.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      519.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,560.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      348
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      30%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      40%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      14%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Boulder

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $74,902
    National
    $69,021
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