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Housing in Boulder County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Boulder County averages $1,966/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Colorado median of $1,761 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 37% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Boulder County FMR Area are $1,671 for a studio, $1,932 for 1‑bedroom, $2,286 for 2‑bedroom, $3,035 for 3‑bedroom, and $3,487 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $320 increase for a 2-bedroom in Boulder County shows a 16% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Boulder County was 4.2% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
