Boulder, CO
Population 106,274 · Boulder, CO MSA. Moving to or from Boulder? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
106,274
Cost of living (RPP)
105.202
Annual avg temp
52°F
Typical home
$964,531
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $85,364 |
| Median age | 28.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.9% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $982,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,924/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.42 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 105.202 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 82.741, goods 96.052, services 157.02. Source: BEA, Boulder, CO (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
52°F
January low
22°F
July high
88°F
Annual snow
92.8"
Annual precipitation 21.2". Station: BOULDER, CO US (2.4 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$964,531
ZHVI YoY
-2.0%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,475/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Boulder, CO
Total employment (MSA)
194,440
Median wage (annual)
$64,750
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 19,760 | $91,230 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 19,640 | $47,560 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 19,360 | $50,060 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 17,660 | $37,440 |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 17,320 | $131,150 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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