Boulder County

CO · Pop. 88,256 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Boulder County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 88,256.

$/Acre: $2,709

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 155 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 49.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.1%

Combined Sales Tax3%

Cost of Living Index106.8

Median Household Income$52,500

Poverty Rate16.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,709

Median Home Price$307K

Acres for Sale3566

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season155 days

Annual Rainfall15.3 inches

Avg Summer High76°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,979 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)124 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K662

Property Crime /100K681

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate