Buying Property in Boulder as a Foreigner
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Boulder aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Boulder, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe RidgeHood | $867,243 | 3.3% | 56 | 28 | 95 |
| Boulder JunctionHood | $669,801 | 4.1% | 72 | 36 | 95 |
| Central Boulder - University HillHood | $1,044,690 | 2.9% | 82 | 28 | 95 |
| East AuroraHood | $867,243 | 3.3% | 40 | 28 | 95 |
| Frazier MeadowsHood | $867,243 | 3.3% | 58 | 28 | 95 |
| Goss-GroveHood | $1,044,690 | 2.9% | 68 | 28 | 95 |
| HolidayHood | $1,324,607 | 2.3% | 88 | 34 | 95 |
| KeewaydinHood | $882,238 | 4.0% | 64 | 23 | 95 |
| Martin AcresHood | $882,238 | 4.0% | 60 | 23 | 95 |
| Noble ParkHood | $669,801 | 4.1% | 69 | 36 | 95 |
| Pleasant View KnollHood | $669,801 | 4.1% | 72 | 36 | 95 |
| Promontory NorthHood | $1,324,607 | 2.3% | 69 | 34 | 95 |
| Table MesaHood | $882,238 | 4.0% | 51 | 23 | 95 |
| Washington VillageHood | $1,324,607 | 2.3% | 71 | 34 | 95 |
| Winding Trail VillageHood | $1,324,607 | 2.3% | 56 | 34 | 95 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.7 | 4.8 | -9.1% |
| 2023 | 34.1 | 4.8 | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 36.7 | 5.0 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 36.3 |
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| 4.8 |
| +11.4% |
| 2020 | 32.6 | 4.2 | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 30.0 | 3.9 | — |
