Boulder Guide

Overview

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Located 25 miles northwest of Denver, this city of just over 100,000 people has an elevation of 5,430 feet above sea level and lies at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. In addition to being a very popular area for outdoor enthusiasts, the “Happiest Place in the United States”, as Boulder has often been referred to, also offers a variety of art and cultural events, festivals, eclectic restaurants, shopping and the annual Bolder Boulder 10k race which attracts over 50,000 runners from all over the globe.

The University of Colorado has its main campus on the west end of town which has an enrollment of over 30,000 students. Bicycling is very popular with approximately 70% of its residents owning a bike. Snow is often removed from the Boulder Creek bike path before any of the city streets are plowed!

The climate here is relatively mild with over 200 days of sunshine per year. Average temperatures in the winter range from the mid to high 40’s with variably hot summer days ending with short frequent afternoon thunderstorms.

The median age is 28.7 years (one third of the population are university students between 18-24) and the average household income as of 2020 is approximately $102,800 per year. The average rental price is $1,466 per month for a one bedroom and the median home value is $749,300, according to Zillow.

History

Native Americans were the first to inhabit the Boulder Valley, consisting mainly of the Southern Arapaho tribe. The first non-native settlement within city limits was established in 1858 by gold seekers in what is now called Settler’s Park, located at the mouth of Boulder Canyon. By 1880, the population of Boulder had reached 3,000 people.

To this day, with the purchase of thousands of acres of open space, building restrictions and the restoration of historic buildings, some preservation of the city’s history is able to be maintained.

Education

Consistently ranked in the top 3 school districts in the State of Colorado, the Boulder Valley School District has 56 schools, spanning 11 communities which cover more than 500 square miles. Here is a list of schools within the City of Boulder:

Elementary Schools

Bear Creek Elementary
Boulder Community School of Integrated Studies (BCSIS)
Boulder Universal
Columbine Elementary
Community Montessori
Creekside Elementary
Crestview Elementary
Douglass Elementary
Eisenhower Elementary
Flatirons Elementary
Foothill Elementary
Heatherwood Elementary
Horizons K-8
Mesa Elementary
Whittier Elementary

Middle Schools

Casey Middle School
Centennial Middle School
Manhattan Middle School
Nevin Platt Middle School
Southern Hills Middle School
Summit Charter School

High Schools

Housing in Boulder

Single family home prices have been steadily increasing leading to affordability mainly for upper middle-class income families. However, condos and townhomes still remain affordable options for families. Due to Boulder being a high-tech hub, its proximity to Denver, low property taxes and a large student market, the investment market is very solid.

Apartments

There are a variety of one, two and three-bedroom apartments (both market rate and affordable housing units) within complexes that offer desirable amenities such as swimming pools, fitness centers and clubhouses. Here is a list with location and contact information:

The Habitat Apartments

6255 Habitat Drive
(303) 530-2212

Two Nine North

1955 30th Street
(303) 444-4474

Tantra Lake

1000 W. Morehead Circle
(303) 499-3605

Depot Square Apartments

3195 Pearl Parkway
(720) 639-9648

Boulder View Apartments

6655 Lookout Road
(303) 444-4477

The View on 26th

1853 26th Street
(833) 209-2295

Nearby Attractions

Butterfly Pavilion

With so many area attractions in and around Boulder, here is a list of just some of the numerous things to see and experience that will keep both locals and visitors alike busy and entertained throughout the year:

Pearl Street Mall
Boulder Creek Path/Boulder Creek
Chautauqua Park & Flatirons
Boulder Farmer’s Market
Celestial Seasonings
Flagstaff Mountain
Eldorado Canyon
Rocky Mountain National Park
Eldorado Ski Area
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
Boulder Falls
Royal Arch
Fiske Planetarium at the University of Colorado Boulder

Golf Clubs

Here is a list of some of the magnificent golfing opportunities throughout the community:

Shopping

Pearl Street Mall

Pearl Street Mall is an outdoor pedestrian area spanning four city blocks, encompasses retail stores, art galleries and restaurants, as well as a menagerie of street performers. Pearl Street between 11th & 15th

29th Street

29th Street is an open-air shopping area featuring retail shops, eateries and a movie theater complex. 1710 29th Street

Flatiron Crossing Mall

Flatiron Crossing Mall is a short drive away in Broomfield, located off of US 36. 1 West Flatiron Crossing Drive

Dining

There is something to satisfy everyone’s food palette here with opportunities ranging from fine dining, seafood, steakhouses, ethnic variety, vegetarian, pubs, bistros and noodle houses, as well as excellent sandwich shops, hotdog stands, bakeries and coffee shops.

Visiting Boulder

There is an array of hotels and other lodging options, including Airbnb and quaint bed & breakfasts, which allow visitors close proximity to downtown Denver, local ski areas and picturesque Rocky Mountain National Park, just over an hour’s drive to the northwest. Below is a list of a few lodging options:

Hotel Boulderado

2115 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-4344

Millenium Harvest House

1345 28th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-3850

Chautauqua Cottages

900 Baseline Road
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-3282

Boulder Adventure Lodge

91 Fourmile Canyon Drive
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 444-0882

Hilton Garden Inn

2701 Canyon Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-2200

Courtyard by Marriott

4710 Pearl E. Circle
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-4700

St. Julien Hotel & Spa

900 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 406-9696