Colorado University, Boulder, CO Area Guide

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Colorado University Area Facts

  • Colorado University has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Colorado University crime rates are 30% 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 2,394, which are 29% lower than Colorado
      Total Crime
      2,394 per 100k people

      5% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      5% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      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
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      1 total surveys

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