Overview
Situated between Boulder and downtown Denver, the city of Broomfield is located along US 36 and covers 34 square miles. The median age is 37.7 years old and the population as of the most recent census is 72,000+ making it Colorado’s 15th largest city. As a sizable city, Green Mountain frequently engages in high quality Broomfield landscaping projects.
The climate is relatively mild with an average maximum temperature in July (warmest month) being 87 degrees Fahrenheit and an average minimum temperature in December (coldest month) being 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The average household income as of 2020 is approximately $115,956. The median monthly rental price is $1,583 and the median home value is $382,800.
History
There is no definitive information about where the city got its name, however, it is thought to have come from the broomcorn grown in the area that farmers sold for the manufacturing of brooms and whisk brooms.
Following its incorporation in 1961, the city continued growing and expanding across four different counties: Boulder, Jefferson, Adams and Weld. It wasn’t until the 1990’s that city leaders started discussing the idea of creating a separate county to help alleviate the complications and political differences that were inherent with the involvement of so many government entities. An amendment was finally passed in 1998 and, following a 3-year transition, Broomfield became Colorado’s 64th and smallest county in 2001.
Education
Public schools are still divided among several school districts with the two largest being Adams 12 and Boulder Valley School Districts. In addition to the two large public high schools, two middle schools and eight elementary schools, there are also three private schools and two K-12 charter schools within the city. Below is a list of the public schools within Broomfield:
Elementary Schools
- Emerald Elementary
- Kohl Elementary
- Birch Elementary
- Centennial Elementary
- Meridian Elementary
- Coyote Ridge Elementary
- Mountain View Elementary
- Aspen Creek PK-8
Middle Schools
- Broomfield Heights Middle School
- Westlake Middle School
High Schools
- Broomfield High School
- Legacy High School
Housing in Broomfield
Single Family Homes
Housing here ranges from affordable starter homes to million-dollar mansions, with a nice degree of mid-level priced single-family homes and townhomes/condos in between. With a balance of residential and commercial land use and a wide array of parks and open space, residents have a multitude of recreation and employment opportunities.
Apartments
There are many apartment complexes that offer desirable amenities such as swimming pools, fitness centers and clubhouses. Here is a list of some with location and contact information:
Willow Run Village Apartments
12621 Zuni Street
(720) 644-8843
(720) 644-8843
Harvest Station Apartments
11775 Wadsworth Boulevard
(720) 370-5257
(720) 370-5257
Arista Uptown Apartments
8500 Arista Place
(303) 410-8500
(303) 410-8500
Village Square Apartments
645 Alter Street
(303) 404-9102
(303) 404-9102
Retreat at the Flatirons
13780 Del Corso Way
(833) 415-9034
(833) 415-9034
The Avenues Crofton Park
12431 King Street
(720) 730-9957
(720) 730-9957
Nearby Attractions
While there are many things to see and do within Broomfield city limits, with its close proximity to Denver, Boulder and other towns along the Front Range, the opportunities are endless. Some examples are listed below:
- Broomfield Bay Aquatic Park
- Flatiron Crossing Mall
- Broomfield 9/11 Memorial
- Broomfield County Commons Open Space
- 1st Bank Center
- Water World
- Butterfly Pavilion
- Standley Lake Regional Park & Wildlife Refuge
- Flatirons Vista Trailhead
- Broomfield Veteran’s Memorial Museum
- Rock Creek Trail
Golf Clubs
With so many area golf courses available to visitors and locals alike, below are just a few choices:
- Broadlands Golf Course
- Greenway Park Golf Course
- Eagle Trace Golf Course
- Interlocken Golf Course
Dining
Dining choices abound with anything and everything to soothe even the pickiest of palettes. Whether you are looking for American, ethnic, sushi, pizza, fast food or vegetarian, it all can be found here!
Visiting Broomfield
There are a multitude of hotels and other lodging options which allow visitors close proximity to the area attractions, as well as downtown Denver. Below is a list of a few lodging options:
Omni Interlocken Hotel
500 Interlocken Boulevard
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-6600
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-6600
Residence Inn by Marriott
455 Zang Street
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 466-7007
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 466-7007
Hyatt House
13351 W. Midway Boulevard
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 890-4811
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 890-4811
Hilltop Inn
9009 Metro Airport Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 469-3900
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 469-3900
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
11401 Via Varra
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 926-8777
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 926-8777