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Boulder, Colorado

   
Total population 91,481
Median home price $ 376,250
Average January/July temperatures 20.5° / 65.5°
Annual Precipitation 12.58 in. /yr.

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, home of the University of Colorado, sits on the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Climate
The weather is generally sunny and dry, with a relatively mild climate most of the year. Snowfalls in winter can be heavy.
Cultural Attractions
Since 1958, the University of Colorado has hosted the Colorado Shakespeare Festival.
Economy
The University of Colorado, IBM, and Sun Microsystems are the largest employers in the city.
Fun Fact
The city has the highest number of used book stores per capita in the country.
Recreation
Biking, hiking, and mountain sports are all popular pastimes in Boulder.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 37.37 ° / 3.6 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 81.46 ° / 49.6 °
Precipitation (?) 12.58 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 32 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 20
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 92
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 376,250
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $60206.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $45512
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 8.31 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 2.720 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 13
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 4
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 27
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 71
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 9
Number of libraries within the county (?) 23
Number of museums within the county (?) 14
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 4
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 91,481
Population density (?) 3,738 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 71.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 17,659 people
Education (?) 43 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 14
Number of clinics within the county (?) 53
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 34
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