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Boulder County
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Boulder County

#2 in Best Counties to Live in Colorado
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      C minus
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      B
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      D
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      A
    Boulder County is located in Colorado with a population of 328,713. Boulder County is one of the best places to live in Colorado. In Boulder County, most residents own their homes. In Boulder County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Boulder County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Boulder County are highly rated.
    Population
    328,713
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $575,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,694
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      171.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      96.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      36.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      299.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,068.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      225.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      14%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      28%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Boulder County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $92,466
    National
    $69,021
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