Boulder, Colorado

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In 2011, Boulder was ranked by Gallup as the #1 metro area in the U.S. for well-being.

A Boulder Lifestyle

  • Boulder has hundreds of miles of trails
     Boulder has hundreds of miles of trails
  • Boulder averages over 300 days of sunshine per year
     Boulder averages over 300 days of sunshine per year
  • Boulder has 61,529 acres of open space
     Boulder has 61,529 acres of open space
  • Boulder is home to the most vibrant music scene in Colorado
     Boulder is home to the most vibrant music scene in Colorado
  • Boulder is just 20 miles from the nearest ski resort
     Boulder is just 20 miles from the nearest ski resort
  • The beautiful Flatirons overlook Colorado Law and Boulder
     The beautiful Flatirons overlook Colorado Law and Boulder
  • Boulder's Chautauqua is on the National Register of Historic Places
     Boulder's Chautauqua is on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Boulder and nearby Eldorado Canyon is home to world-class rockclimbing
     Boulder and nearby Eldorado Canyon is home to world-class rockclimbing
  • The National Center for Atmospheric Research is within view of Colorado Law
     The National Center for Atmospheric Research is within view of Colorado Law

Best of Boulder

Patent Production

Boulder was named one of the five most productive patent-producing communities, per capita, in the nation. (Brookings Institution - 2013)

Well-Being

Colorado was rated the second highest state for overall well-being. (USA Today - 2012)

Brain Trust

Boulder is the most educated metro area. (US Bureau of Labor and Statistics - 2011)

Smiles All Around

Boulder is the happiest city in America. (Gallup - 2011)

Creativity City

Boulder is the #1 most creative city (The Daily Beast - 2012)

Live Well

Boulder ranked #1 in Forbes' "Top 25 Towns to Live Well." (Forbes - 2009)

Brains and Beauty

Boulder is ranked as America's Brainiest City. (Huffington Post - 2010)

Always an Adventure

Boulder is one of America's best adventure towns. (National Geographic - 2012)

The Best of the Best

Boulder is the #1 college town in the nation. (Livability.com - 2011)

Good Eats

Boulder was ranked the #1 foodiest town by Bon Appetit. (Bon Appetit - 2010)

As Fit As They Come

Boulder is the fittest city in the country. (nbcnews.com - 2012)

Well Read

Boulder is the #5 most well read city in the country. (Amazon.com - 2012)

Happy and Healthy

Boulder is one of the 10 healthiest cities in America. (AARP - 2010)

Startup Central

Boulder is the #1 place where start-ups are thriving. (CNN Money - 2012)

Tech Savvy

Boulder is a top-ten city for technology start-ups. (USA Today - 2012)

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It's no secret: Boulder is simply one of the best places to live in the nation. Sitting at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder's mild climate and gorgeous scenery are an unbeatable combination. The city is considered one of the nation's elite spots for health, culture, business environment, and overall quality of life.

Boulder - the basics.

  • Located 30 miles northwest of Denver
  • Elevation: 5,430 feet
  • Average temperature: 64/37° F 
  • 300+ days of sunshine annually
  • Annual snowfall: 83 inches 
  • Population: City of Boulder - 97,385; including surrounding areas - 293,161
  • Median age: 29
  • 30.5% of the population holds graduate degrees

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