Boulder

Welcome to Boulder

With its love of fresh air, fresh food, and fresh thinking, it’s not hard to see why Boulder earned the title the Happiest City in the U.S. by National Geographic. Fondly referred to as “the city nestled between the mountains and reality,” Boulder is just 30 minutes from Denver but feels like an escape from the everyday.

Boulder’s first settlement was established in 1858 by gold seekers in what is today called Settler’s Park. But it wasn’t long before the town turned its attention from mining its natural surroundings to protecting them. In 1898, the Colorado Chautauqua was built at the foot of the Flatirons mountains. It was a family retreat created in the tradition of national Chautauquas of the time, focusing on nature, culture, and music. In the same year, the town moved to officially protect the land surrounding the Flatirons. Then in 1967, Boulder became the first city in the U.S. to tax itself for funds to be used specifically for the acquisition and preservation of open space.

Today, there are 45,000 acres of unspoiled outdoor beauty for visitors to explore via 300 miles of hiking and biking trails. A visit to the Chautauqua area today will put you up close and personal with the city’s iconic Flatirons. Here, you can hike up into the piney foothills and earn views of the lush Boulder Valley, patchworks of sprawling farmland, and the red-tiled rooftops of the University of Colorado. Even in winter, visitors can do as the locals do and head outside, with plenty of opportunities for winter hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and skiing at nearby Eldora ski mountain.

Overview for Boulder, CO

104,930 people live in Boulder, where the median age is 28.9 and the average individual income is $52,057. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

104,930

Total Population

28.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$52,057

Average individual Income

Around Boulder, CO

There's plenty to do around Boulder, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

69

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

99

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score

43

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Temaki Tornado, Hundy's , and Installation Shoe Gallery.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Temaki Tornado page on Yelp	Dining	2.19 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hundy's page on Yelp Search 2825 Wilderness Pl on Google Maps	Dining	0.16 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Installation Shoe Gallery page on Yelp Search 3044 Valmont Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	0.3 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Customized Nutrition & Exercise page on Yelp Search 4770 Pearl St on Google Maps	Active	0.52 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mi Chantli page on Yelp Search 1750 30th St on Google Maps	Active	0.52 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Front Range Boxing Academy page on Yelp Search 3801 Pearl St on Google Maps	Active	0.36 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bolder Pilates page on Yelp Search 3012 Folsom St on Google Maps	Active	0.67 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Evol.v Chiropractic page on Yelp Search 2401 Broadway 208 on Google Maps	Active	1.57 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Boulder Ki Aikido Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 3005 Sterling Cir on Google Maps	Active	1.33 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Rivers Path page on Yelp	Active	3.21 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Functional Fitness and Wellness Centers page on Yelp Search 2868 30th St on Google Maps	Active	0.25 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Physical Therapy of Boulder page on Yelp Search 3020 Carbon Pl on Google Maps	Active	0.1 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Studio Smoke and Mirrors page on Yelp	Beauty	0.69 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bolder Lashes page on Yelp Search 1800 Commerce St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.2 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tracys Facial and Stones page on Yelp Search 1150 Ridglea Way on Google Maps	Beauty	3.01 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ouch! Waxing page on Yelp Search 1810 30th St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.45 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Isla Spa page on Yelp Search 3131 28th St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.58 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Blaze Wax & Skin Studio page on Yelp Search 4770 Pearl St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.52 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skin Harmonics page on Yelp Search 3005 47th St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.56 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Boulder, CO

Population Households Employment

Boulder has 42,610 households, with an average household size of 2.21. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Boulder do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 104,930 people call Boulder home. The population density is 3,983.59 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

104,930

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

28.9

Median Age

51.49 / 48.51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

42,610

Total Households

2.21

Average Household Size

$52,057

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Boulder, CO

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Boulder. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Welcome to Boulder

Overview for Boulder, CO

104,930

28.9 years

High

$52,057

Around Boulder, CO

69

Somewhat Walkable

99

Biker's Paradise

43

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Boulder, CO

104,930

High

28.9

51.49 / 48.51%

42,610

2.21

$52,057

Schools in Boulder, CO

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