Living in Boulder County, Colorado

Boulder County is a county in Colorado with a population of around 319,372, part of the Boulder, CO MSA metro area. The main communities are Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,318/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $735K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.1%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 38°F) and warm summers (highs around 76°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Boulder County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a highly educated workforce (62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.