North Boulder is a unique neighborhood in Colorado, with an estimated population of 11930 people. Located about 2.3 miles from downtown Boulder and surrounded by nature on all sides, this place has everything you need for your daily life but isn’t too far away when it comes time to explore more restaurants or go out at night.
North Boulder is among the best neighborhoods in Boulder, ranked at 2nd in Boulder and 9th in Colorado. It also has an exceptional livability score and ranks higher than 85% percent of its surrounding areas.
The cost of living in the North Boulder neighborhood is often higher than the national average, and it’s not surprising considering its proximity to downtown Boulder. In this community, the cost of living is 33% higher than the Boulder average and 47% higher than the national average. A single person would require an income twice as high just for rent or mortgage payments alone. Housing prices are also significantly higher here, too – by 162%.
The North Boulder neighborhood has a crime rate that is 15% lower than the national average. There, victims of violent crimes are 41 percent less likely to experience them and have a 1/55 chance of becoming a victim of crime when walking around or residing in this community. This makes it one great place with low levels of criminal activity since it is safer than 94% of the cities in Colorado.
North Boulder is a haven for those who want to live an easy-going lifestyle. The population of North Boulder consists mostly of individuals with high incomes, but its residents also enjoy many amenities that are uncommon in other areas at this level compared to the national average. The income per capita in the North Boulder community is 84% higher than the U.S. average, while the median household income is 102% higher than the U.S. average.
Even though the male median earnings are 41% higher than female median wages, North Boulder has an unemployment rate of 64% lower than the U.S. average. This means there’s more opportunity for residents in our area. The poverty level here also matches national average levels–a great indicator of success.
North Boulder’s school test scores are on par with the national average. 93.7% of those living in North Boulder have completed 8th grade, and 93.7% have also completed high school. Additionally, only 71.8% of people in the North Boulder community have completed a bachelor’s degree.