Census ACS · #163 MSA
Boulder Metro Area
The Boulder, Co Metropolitan Statistical Area has 328,317 residents. The median household income is $102,772 and the median home value is $713,900.
328,317
Population
452
People / sq mi
$102,772
Median Income
$713,900
Median Home Value
The Boulder CBSA covers 726 sq mi of land at 452.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
Economy & Income
$102,772
Median Household Income
$60,272
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Boulder metro's price level is 105.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 5.2% higher the US average. The local median income of $102,772 has the buying power of $97,690 in average-priced US metros.
105.2
Price Level (US = 100)
$97,690
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$102,772
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$713,900
Median Home Value
$1,893
Median Rent
62.5%
Homeownership
Education
95.5%
High School+
63.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.1%
Drive Alone
27.9%
Work From Home
23.2 min
Avg Commute
55.9%
Foreign Born
Boulder spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Boulder, Co Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 328,317 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #163 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Boulder metro area is $102,772, with a per capita income of $60,272.
The Boulder, Co CBSA spans the state of Colorado.
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Data for the Boulder, Co CBSA (14500) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.