Boulder
Current Resident: I have lived in Virginia, California, Oregon, New Orleans, Louisiana, Chicago, Idaho...and Boulder is my favorite place I've ever lived. I came here because Bon Apetit magazine awarded it "Foodie Town of the Year" in 2012, and I'd always been impressed by Colorado when I'd traveled through here. Now I get to live here! There are myriad healthy grocery options, loads of parks and recreation opportunities, and there are ZERO "bad neighborhoods in Boulder.
I'd like to see housing prices drop to a reasonable level (the median home price was $300,000 when I came here in 2012 and it's now $1.1M) and I think everyone who lives here would agree that drug crimes and homelessness are issues, but the city is working on both; I have faith that those issues will get solved. After that, diversity lacks (being in the majority, I haven't suffered as a result of this as much as I've seen others suffer). I'd also like to see Boulder take even more action for sustainability, such as restricting cars.... Read 364 reviews
grade A+
Overall Niche Gradegrade A+
Public Schools- Population 106,598
#10 Best Suburbs to Live in Denver Area.
Boulder
City in Colorado,
364 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Virginia, California, Oregon, New Orleans, Louisiana, Chicago, Idaho...and Boulder is my favorite place I've ever lived. I came here because Bon Apetit magazine awarded it "Foodie...I'd like to see housing prices drop to a reasonable level (the median home price was $300,000 when I came here in 2012 and it's now $1.1M) and I think everyone who lives here would agree that drug....
Read 364 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 106,598,