Boulder, CO Rankings

Boulder, Colorado is a vibrant and thriving city, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by BestPlaces. Boulder has consistently been listed among the top cities for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation opportunities, diverse culture and economy, excellent schools and universities, and overall quality of life. The rankings also take into account access to healthcare, crime rates, job market strength, affordability of living costs, diversity of the population and more. According to Best Places rankings, Boulder is rated an 8.6 out of 10 for overall livability. It has earned the highest scores for climate (8.9), accessibility (7.9) and education/healthcare (8.3). Boulder was also highly ranked in terms of diversity with a score 7 out of 10 on this measure. Additionally, it was given an 8 out of 10 for both leisure & culture activities as well as job accessibility. Overall, these rankings illustrate that Boulder is a desirable place to live with excellent amenities and opportunities available to its residents.

Best Places ranks thousands of places to live based on analysis, data and key statistics from the U.S. Census and our Best Places To Live Expert Insights.