Boulder Creek, CA Economy


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Boulder Creek, CA is a great place to live and work. The city is known for its stunning views and laid-back lifestyle. It offers plenty of amenities such as restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Additionally, Boulder Creek has a strong local economy with diverse businesses ranging from tech startups to manufacturing companies. The cost of living in Boulder Creek is higher than the national average, with 2 bedroom rents being $3,090 compared to $1,430 in the US. The grocery cost index in Boulder Creek is also higher than the US average at 108 versus 100. Notable companies found in Boulder Creek include Open Source Storage Solutions, Skylark Financial Group, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.

Boulder Creek has an unemployment rate of 8.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Boulder Creek has seen the job market increase by 1.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Boulder Creek
- The Sales Tax Rate for Boulder Creek is 8.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Boulder Creek is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Boulder Creek
- The average income of a Boulder Creek resident is $43,381 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Boulder Creek resident is $101,207 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBoulder Creek, CaliforniaUnited States
  8.16
  -9.8%-6.2%
  31.0%33.5%
  8.5%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $48,521$37,638
  $101,207$69,021
  $117,041$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.5%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  9.5%6.8%
  9.5%10.0%
  0.1%2.5%
  6.1%11.0%
  2.1%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  9.0%1.9%
  2.4%4.7%
  5.4%1.9%
  15.6%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.9%4.2%
  7.4%9.3%
  10.3%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  7.4%7.0%
  5.0%4.8%
  3.8%4.7%
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Over 15 years ago

even with Prop 13 property taxes are high. My taxes have incresed from $1200 a year in 1990 to over $8000 a year now. Coffee is $1.50 a cup. Milk $3.50 a  More

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A wonderful place if you love the forest. Plenty of activities, camping,hiking,fishing and mountain dining. Very close to Santa Cruz beaches, restaurants, entertainment  More

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Over 17 years ago

Boulder Creek, CA is in the Santa Cruz mountains near San Jose, CA. It is a beautiful, woodsy mountain area with wonderful climate. It's hard to believe that the overly  More

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