Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) A+
Sip
Coffee Shop
Celestial Seasonings
Coffee Shop
Weather Tech Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Hub
Coffee Shop
Flatiron Coffee
Coffee Shop
Folsom Street Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Brewing Market Coffee
Coffee Shop
Amante Coffee
Coffee Shop
Woodgrain Bagels
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pekoe Sip House
Coffee Shop
The Laughing Goat
Coffee Shop
Naropa Cafe
Coffee Shop
Le Peep
Coffee Shop
Brewing Market
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Alpine Modern
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Spruce Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lollicup
Coffee Shop
Innisfree
Coffee Shop
The Point Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rush bowl
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) A+
Fiske Planetarium
Museum
Tam's Shabby Shanty
Nightclub
Folsom Field
Stadium
Muenzinger Auditorium
Cinema
CU Art Museum
Museum
Wonder Wonder
Theatre Arts
Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre
Attraction
Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre
Theatre Arts
Museum of Natural History - Henderson Building
Museum
Century Boulder
Cinema
Macky Auditorium
Theatre Arts
University Theatre
Theatre Arts
Museum Collections - Bruce Curtis Building
Museum
The Dairy Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Fox Theatre
Theatre Arts
Spruce Pool
Water Park
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum
Bandshell
Theatre Arts
Boulder Theater
Theatre Arts
Mork & Mindy Show House
Attraction
Chautauqua Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Nitro Club
Nightclub
Community House
Theatre Arts
Museum of Boulder at Tebo Center
Museum
Boulder Dinner Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (10) A+
CU on the Run
Fast Food
Farrand Grab and Go
Fast Food
Libby Dining
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Kalita Grill
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Larkburger
Fast Food
Etai's Bakery Cafe
Fast Food
Cafe Mexicali
Fast Food
Baseline Liquor
Alcohol
Yellowbelly
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
The Root Kava Co.
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Broadway Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Marriott
Bar
Dark Horse
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Birdcall
Fast Food
DQ Orange Julius
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
Center for Community
Community Centre
Smiley Court Community Center (Formerly)
Community Centre
Core Progression
Gym
Barre 3
Gym
Crossfit Sanitas
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Main Weight Room
Gym
University Memorial Center
Community Centre
Cryo Fusion
Gym
Studio Be Yoga
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Yoga Pod
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Kondition Fitness
Gym
Fit Tec
Gym
Yoga Shala
Gym
Mecha
Gym
KOA Fit
Gym
One Boulder Fitness
Gym
Height Performance
Gym
Amana Yoga Studio
Gym
Readiance Poweryoga
Gym
Kaiut Yoga Boulder
Gym
Buldog Yoga
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Safeway
Grocery Store
India Bazaar
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Village Market
Grocery Store
University Hill Market & Deli
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Sabor A Mexico Panaderia
Bakery
India's Grocery
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Breakfast Champion
Bakery
Breadworks
Bakery
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Lucky
Grocery Store
Lucky's Bakehouse and Creamery
Bakery
Parks (20) A+
Scott Carpenter Park
Park
Splash Pad
Playground
Arrowwood Park
Park
Arrowwood Park
Playground
Outdoor Workout Center
Park
Picnic Table
Park
Rec Center Pool
Park
Norlin Quadrangle
Park
Community Garden
Park
The Bounce Place
Playground
Norlin Quad
Park
Child Play Area
Playground
Emma Gomez Martinez Park
Park
Sinton Park
Park
Restoration Area
Park
Beach Park
Park
Andrews Arboretum
Park
Greenleaf Park
Park
Park East Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Barker Park
Park
East Mapleton Ball Fields
Park
Sleepy Bear Playground
Playground
Bluff Park
Park
Fitzpatrick Park
Park
Shops (3) A+
The Emporium
Convenience Store
HomeGoods
Houseware
Plato's Closet
Clothing
Petco
Pets
T-Mobile
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
The Lash Lounge
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
Lotus Nails
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
Red Wing
Shoes
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Grand Rabbit's Toy Shoppe
Toys
Boulder Gas
Convenience Store
Trek
Bicycle
Aspen Eyewear
Optician
Northside Barbers
Hairdresser
Contempo Nails
Beauty
Shieldmans
Electronics
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Nordstrom Rack
Clothing
J.Crew
Clothing
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Boulder Vision Center
Optician
Barris Laser & Skincare
Beauty
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Boulder (A)

2. North Boulder (A)

3. Southeast Boulder (A-)

4. East Boulder (D)

5. Gunbarrel (D)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.4% take public transportation in Colorado University.
Public Transit Stops (64)
Stops & Stations A+
28th St & Colorado Ave
Bus Stop
28th St & College Ave
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave & 28th St Farside
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave & 28th St Nearside
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave & 28th St Farside
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave & 28th St Nearside
Bus Stop
Regent Dr & Colorado Ave
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave & 26th St
Bus Stop
Regent Dr & Engineering Dr
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave & Folsom St (Farside)
Bus Stop
Golden West Manor
Bus Stop
Adams Cir & Kent St
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave & 30th St
Bus Stop
Folsom St & Colorado Ave (Fs)
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave & 30th St
Bus Stop
Adams Cir & Euclid Ave
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave & Folsom St
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave & Folsom St
Bus Stop
30th St & Colorado Ave
Bus Stop
30th St & Colorado Ave
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave & Folsom St
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave & Folsom St
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave & 30th St
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave & 30th St
Bus Stop
Folsom St & Taft Dr
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.4% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Gunbarrel (A+)

2. East Boulder (A+)

3. Palo Park (A+)

4. Central Boulder (A+)

5. Colorado University (A+)

cost of living B+

The cost of living in Colorado University is 186/100 - which is 67% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. East Boulder (A-)

2. Crossroads (A-)

3. Colorado University (B+)

4. Southeast Boulder (F)

5. Gunbarrel (F)

crime B-

Colorado University crime rates are 2,546 per 100k, which is 30% lower than Colorado
Property Crime
2,320 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
226 crimes per 100k B+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Gunbarrel (A+)

2. Palo Park (A+)

3. North Boulder (B)

4. South Boulder (B-)

5. Colorado University (B-)

employment D

The median income in Colorado University is $42,870 - which is 31% lower than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$42,870 F
Unemployment Rate
4.2% D
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Central Boulder (A)

2. Southeast Boulder (B-)

3. East Boulder (C+)

4. Crossroads (D+)

5. Colorado University (D)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Police and Parking Services Center
Police
Safeway
Pharmacy
Wardenburg Health Center
Doctor
Boulder Fire / Rescue Department Station 3
Fire Station
Boulder Fire / Rescue Department Station 2
Fire Station
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Boulder Dentistry
Dentist
Arapahoe Dental
Dentist
ZoomCare
Clinic
Boulder Dental Center
Dentist
Healing Arts Chiropractic
Doctor
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic
King Soopers
Pharmacy
Sunrise Dental Care
Dentist
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Dr. Christopher Chamberlin D.D.S.
Dentist
Cloud Medical Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Boulder Police Department
Police
Prairie Wind Family Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pearl Street Dental
Dentist
Sage Dental Care
Dentist
Smile Direct Club
Dentist
Boulder Modern Dentistry
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central Boulder (A+)

2. Colorado University (A+)

3. Crossroads (A+)

4. North Boulder (A+)

5. Southeast Boulder (A+)

housing B

Colorado University home prices are $858,200 - which is 224% higher than Colorado
Home Price
$858,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
78% A+
Home Affordability
20x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. East Boulder (A+)

2. Gunbarrel (A+)

3. Palo Park (A-)

4. Crossroads (B)

5. Colorado University (B)

schools A+

The Colorado University graduation rate is 99% - which is 13% higher than Colorado
School Test Scores
74% B
High School Grad. Rates
99% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
University Hill Elementary School
Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies
High Peaks Elementary School
Halcyon School (Special Education)
Whittier Elementary School
Creekside Elementary School At Martin Park
Eisenhower Elementary School
Flatirons Elementary School
Sacred Heart Of Jesus School
Horizons K-8 School
Casey Middle School
Columbine Elementary School
Bixby School
Community Montessori School
Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics
Bear Creek Elementary School
Countryside Montessori School
Summit Middle Charter School
Foothill Elementary School
Southern Hills Middle School
Mesa Elementary School
Centennial Middle School
Nevin Platt Middle School
Boulder Universal
Crest View Elementary School
High Schools (1) D-
New Vista High School
Boulder High School
September School
Halcyon School (Special Education)
Fairview High School
Tara Performing Arts High School
Boulder Universal
Arapahoe Ridge High School
Hillside School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. South Boulder (A+)

2. Colorado University (A+)

3. Central Boulder (A)

4. Southeast Boulder (A)

5. Gunbarrel (B+)

ratings A-

Colorado University has an overall rating of 77% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. North Boulder (A+)

2. Colorado University (A-)

3. East Boulder (B)

4. South Boulder (C+)

5. Central Boulder (F)

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  • Colorado University has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Colorado University crime rates are 24% lower than the Boulder average
  • Cost of living in Colorado University is 10% higher than the Boulder average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Colorado University? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Scott Carpenter Park
      Splash Pad
      Arrowwood Park
      Arrowwood Park
      Outdoor Workout Center
      Picnic Table
      Rec Center Pool
      Norlin Quadrangle

      Entertainment

      Fiske Planetarium
      Tam's Shabby Shanty
      Folsom Field
      Muenzinger Auditorium
      CU Art Museum
      Wonder Wonder
      Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre
      Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre

      Food & Drink

      CU on the Run
      Farrand Grab and Go
      Libby Dining
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      Kalita Grill
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Larkburger
      Etai's Bakery Cafe

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Colorado University? Of all people who commute, 7.4% take public transportation in Colorado University.
      Drive to Work
      26%

      49% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      23%

      20% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Colorado University? The cost of living in Colorado University is 186/100 - which is 67% higher than Colorado.
      Colorado University
      186

      86% more expensive than average

      Boulder
      169

      69% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Colorado University? Colorado University crime rates are 2,546, which are 30% lower than Colorado
      Total Crime
      2,546 per 100k people

      10% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 40

      10% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Colorado University? The median income in Colorado University is $42,870 which is 31% lower than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $42,87023% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,93710% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Colorado University a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Foothills Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Pharmaca
      Pharmaca
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Safeway
      CVS Pharmacy
      Safeway
      King Soopers

      Doctors

      Gunbarrel Family Medicine
      Ideal Dermatology/Skin
      Rocky Mountain Urgent Care & Family Medicine
      Healing Arts Chiropractic
      Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology
      North Boulder Physical Therapy
      North Boulder Physical Therapy
      PTI Orthotics

      B Housing

      What are Colorado University home prices? Colorado University home prices are $858,200 - which is 224% higher than Colorado
      Median home value
      $858,200365% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,923103% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      8%

      88% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Colorado University have good schools? The Colorado University graduation rate is 99% - which is 13% higher than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      99%

      19% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      74%

      53% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Colorado University a good place to live? Colorado University has an overall rating of 77% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      1 total surveys

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