Boulder, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 90,648 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
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.
Recreation
Biking, hiking, and mountain sports are all popular pastimes in Boulder.
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.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 24 |
| Number of middle schools | 12 |
| Number of high schools | 8 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 1 / 3 / 4 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview High School | Boulder, CO | Silver | 1,900 |
| Lyons Middle/Senior High School | Lyons, CO | Silver | 444 |
| Niwot High School | Niwot, CO | Silver | 1,283 |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Lafayette, CO | Gold | 1,291 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Institute of Colorado | Denver, CO | Unranked | N/A |
| Colorado Christian University | Lakewood, CO | Tier 4, U.-Master's (W) | 1,283 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | #80, Nat. U. | 4,241 |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | #125, Nat. U. | 27,569 |
| Jones International University | Centennial, CO | Unranked | N/A |
| Naropa University | Boulder, CO | Unranked, U.-Master's (W) | 1,119 |
| Regis University | Denver, CO | #28, U.-Master's (W) | 11,238 |
| Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design | Lakewood, CO | Unranked | 498 |
| Teikyo Loretto Heights University | Denver, CO | Unranked | N/A |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | #89, Nat. U. | 11,053 |
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, CO | Tier 4, Nat. U. | 12,219 |
| Yeshiva Toras Chaim Talmudic Seminary | Denver, CO | Unranked | N/A |
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