Housing in Boulder County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

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%.

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Towns near Ward

City
County
State
Miles
Boulder
CO
0.0
Boulder
CO
6.1
Boulder
CO
7.2
Boulder
CO
7.8
Boulder
CO
9.0
Boulder
CO
9.2
Boulder
CO
9.4
Boulder
CO
11.4
Boulder
CO
11.9
Boulder
CO
14.1
Boulder
CO
14.8
Boulder
CO
15.2
Boulder
CO
15.6
Boulder
CO
20.3
Gilpin
CO
21.1
Gilpin
CO
21.3
Gilpin
CO
23.6
Clear Creek
CO
29.5
Clear Creek
CO
30.3
Clear Creek
CO
31.1
Clear Creek
CO
36.6
Clear Creek
CO
37.3
Park
CO
43.7
Park
CO
46.9
Park
CO
47.0
Park
CO
59.1
Park
CO
68.8
Park
CO
69.4
Park
CO
70.6
Park
CO
71.1
Park
CO
82.8
Park
CO
87.5

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