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Boulder, CO—80305

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$947,000
2.2% YoY Growth
Household Income
$121,000
33.5% YoY Growth
Days on Market
96
23.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.7%
Median Rent
$3,250
2.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,540
4.7% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,600
7.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,200
14.9% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Boulder, CO

80302803048030180303
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Boulder, CO

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Boulder, CO is $947,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.2%. This indicates that home prices in Boulder, CO are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.7%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$947,000-2.2%
Single Family $1,004,000-1.9%
Condos $544,000-1.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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    2 Bed
    		$582,000-2.0%
    3 Bed
    		$892,000-2.4%
    4 Bed
    		$1,187,000-1.5%
    5 Bed $1,190,675-1.3%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.6%
    1 Bedroom
    9.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    21.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    29.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    29.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    9.7%

    Rental Trends — Boulder, CO

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Boulder, CO is $3,280, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Boulder, CO is studios: $1,510, 1-bedrooms: $1,560, 2-bedrooms: $2,760, 3-bedrooms: $3,930, 4-bedrooms: $4,060. The most common rental property sizes in Boulder, CO are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 33.3% and 24.6% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,250$3,280
    Studio Rent $1,360$1,510
    1 Bed Rent $1,540$1,560
    2 Bed Rent $2,600$2,760
    3 Bed Rent $3,200$3,930
    4 Bed Rent $3,900$4,060
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    1.8%
    1 Bedroom
    24.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    33.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    22.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    12.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    5.2%

    Property Listings — Boulder, CO

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Boulder, CO is 66. This is a increase of 14.0% 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 28.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$910,000-9.0%
    Listing Count
    		4238.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%38.0%
    Days on Market
    		9623.0%
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    Demographics — Boulder, CO

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Boulder, CO has a population of 16,100, which has decreased by -8.0% over the past 5 years. Boulder, CO is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 82.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 40.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		16,100-8.0%
    % Under 18
    		17.9%2.3%
    % Seniors
    		15.3%11.7%
    % WFH
    		40.1%206.1%
    % w/ College Degree
    		82.5%5.2%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Boulder, CO is a predominantly white area, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Boulder, CO is hispanic, making up 7.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.8% of the population in Boulder, CO, and this percentage has decreased by 3.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		81.6%-3.3%
    % Black
    		0.9%-10.0%
    % Hispanic
    		7.7%60.4%
    % Asian
    		5.9%20.4%
    % Foreign Born
    		8.8%-3.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Boulder, CO

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 286 mortgage originations in Boulder, CO, of which 98.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 44.0%, with 2.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Boulder, CO. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 3.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		286
    % Conventional Loans
    		98.0%
    % Government Loans
    		2.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		4.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		3.0%
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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 6.2%. 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. 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Boulder, CO, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		150
    Total Units Section 8
    		150
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		6.2%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		88.9%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$480$1,540$2,020
    2 Bedroom-$150$2,600$2,450
    3 Bedroom$20$3,200$3,220
    4 Bedroom-$190$3,900$3,710

    Affordability — Boulder, CO

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio8.2
    Median Home Price$947,000
    Median Household Income$121,000

    Boulder, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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