Housing & Real Estate — Boulder, Colorado
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 46,765 |
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| Occupied | 43,825 |
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| Vacant | 2,940 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 20,981 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 22,844 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,039,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,186,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,924/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $5,322/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 26.4% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 58.4% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 4,482 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 3,968 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 5,561 |
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| Built before 1960 | 8,670 |
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| Median Year Built | 1977 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
