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Boulder, CO—80302

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,126,000
1.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$60,600
21.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
56
10.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.8%
Median Rent
$2,150
1.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,800
2.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,500
15.5% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,600
2.4% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Boulder, CO

80305803048030180303
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Boulder, CO

As of May '26, the median home price in Boulder, CO is $1,126,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.1%. This indicates that home prices in Boulder, CO are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.8%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,126,000-1.1%
Single Family $1,288,000-0.6%
Condos $563,000-1.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $388,000
    -3.2%
    2 Bed
    		$812,000-1.5%
    3 Bed
    		$1,213,000-1.1%
    4 Bed
    		$1,690,0000.7%
    5 Bed $2,154,1411.4%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    5.4%
    1 Bedroom
    19.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    27.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    25.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    7.0%

    Rental Trends — Boulder, CO

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Boulder, CO is $2,820, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Boulder, CO is studios: $1,520, 1-bedrooms: $1,940, 2-bedrooms: $3,060, 3-bedrooms: $3,870, 4-bedrooms: $5,490. The most common rental property sizes in Boulder, CO are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 31.2% and 24.9% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,150$2,820
    Studio Rent $1,400$1,520
    1 Bed Rent $1,800$1,940
    2 Bed Rent $2,500$3,060
    3 Bed Rent $3,600$3,870
    4 Bed Rent $4,500$5,490
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    8.6%
    1 Bedroom
    24.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    31.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    18.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    6.6%

    Property Listings — Boulder, CO

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Boulder, CO is 56. This is a increase of 10.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$1,380,0006.0%
    Listing Count
    		1997.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%7.0%
    Days on Market
    		5610.0%
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    Demographics — Boulder, CO

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Boulder, CO has a population of 29,800, which has increased by 2.2% over the past 5 years. Boulder, CO is a less popular place for families, as children make up 6.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 75.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 27.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		29,8002.2%
    % Under 18
    		6.9%4.5%
    % Seniors
    		13.3%26.7%
    % WFH
    		27.5%175.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		75.2%-1.7%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Boulder, CO is a predominantly white area, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Boulder, CO is hispanic, making up 7.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.7% of the population in Boulder, CO, and this percentage has decreased by 14.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		82.6%-1.0%
    % Black
    		1.4%-12.5%
    % Hispanic
    		7.1%-9.0%
    % Asian
    		4.9%6.5%
    % Foreign Born
    		8.7%-14.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Boulder, CO

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 389 mortgage originations in Boulder, CO, of which 95.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 48.0%, with 5.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Boulder, CO. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		389
    % Conventional Loans
    		95.0%
    % Government Loans
    		5.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		5.0%
    % Second Loans
    		7.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		8.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Boulder, CO

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Boulder, CO under the Section 8 program is 4.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Boulder, CO, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		364
    Total Units Section 8
    		350
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		4.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		88.3%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$60$1,800$1,740
    2 Bedroom-$390$2,500$2,110
    3 Bedroom-$830$3,600$2,770
    4 Bedroom-$1,330$4,500$3,170

    Affordability — Boulder, CO

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio19.8
    Median Home Price$1,126,000
    Median Household Income$60,600

    Boulder, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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