Livability Score

65
/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 D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) C-
Baby Goat
Coffee Shop
Ozo Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ozo Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Parkway Cafe
Coffee Shop
Vic's Espresso
Coffee Shop
Pekoe Sip House
Coffee Shop
Spruce Cafe
Coffee Shop
Vic's Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gabee Coffee
Coffee Shop
Alpine Modern
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Red Rock Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Flatiron Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Le Peep
Coffee Shop
Big Daddy Bagels
Coffee Shop
Brewing Market
Coffee Shop
Woodgrain Bagels
Coffee Shop
Sip
Coffee Shop
Naropa Cafe
Coffee Shop
Celestial Seasonings
Coffee Shop
Amante Coffee
Coffee Shop
Boxcar Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Boulder Photo Gallery
Art Gallery
Boulder Dinner Theater
Theatre Arts
Sombrero Marsh Environmental Center
Museum
Unknown Name
Water Park
Century Boulder
Cinema
Wonder Wonder
Theatre Arts
The Dairy Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Celestial Seasonings Tour
Attraction
Celestial Seasonings Tasting Room
Attraction
Spruce Pool
Water Park
Tam's Shabby Shanty
Nightclub
Folsom Field
Stadium
Fiske Planetarium
Museum
Muenzinger Auditorium
Cinema
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Mork & Mindy Show House
Attraction
CU Art Museum
Museum
Macky Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Boulder Theater
Theatre Arts
Shelby American Car Museum
Museum
Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre
Attraction
Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre
Theatre Arts
University Theatre
Theatre Arts
Museum of Natural History - Henderson Building
Museum
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum
Food and Drink (5) F
Upslope Brewery Tasting Room
Bar
Chocolove Premium Chocolate
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Snarf's
Fast Food
Boulder Beer Company
Bar
Sanitas Brewing Company
Bar
Boulder Social
Bar
Twisted Pine Brewing Company
Bar
Blackjack Pizza
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Whole Foods Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Ripple Pure Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Harvest Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Jamba
Fast Food
Fresh Thymes Marketplace
Deli
Bluff Street Bar & Billiards
Bar
Mediterranean Market
Deli
Meta Burger
Fast Food
A-OK Liquors
Alcohol
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Whole Sol
Fast Food
Daikon
Fast Food
Crumbl Cookies
Sweets
Fitness (3) F
Colorado Powersports
Gym
Boulder Lifting
Gym
Boulder Jewish Community Center (JCC)
Community Centre
North Boulder Pilates
Gym
Kondition Fitness
Gym
Fit Tec
Gym
Yoga Pod
Gym
Cryo Fusion
Gym
Studio Be Yoga
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
KOA Fit
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Readiance Poweryoga
Gym
Height Performance
Gym
The Pilates Center
Gym
Smiley Court Community Center (Formerly)
Community Centre
Yoga Shala
Gym
Mecha
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Kaiut Yoga Boulder
Gym
Core Progression
Gym
Barre 3
Gym
Crossfit Sanitas
Gym
East Age Well Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Sabor A Mexico Panaderia
Bakery
India's Grocery
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
India Bazaar
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Breakfast Champion
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread
Bakery
Village Market
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Breadworks
Bakery
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
University Hill Market & Deli
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Lucky
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Lucky's Bakehouse and Creamery
Bakery
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Parks (8) F
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Christensen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Greenwood Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Arapahoe Ridge Park
Park
Howard Hueston Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Meadow Glen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Sombrero Marsh Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Park East Park
Park
East Mapleton Ball Fields
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Child Play Area
Playground
Shops (6) C+
The Fix
Bicycle
Only Natural Pet Store
Pets
Wallaroo Hat Company
Clothing
Specialized Boulder Experience Center
Bicycle
Ferguson Plumbing Supplies
Home Improvement
Buffalo Gas
Convenience Store
Shortstop Arapahoe
Convenience Store
Hair to Stay
Hairdresser
Cycleworx
Bicycle
Crusier Boutique
Bicycle
Excel Sports
Bicycle
Schapell Jewelers
Fashion
Childish Things
Clothing
Greenwood Wildlife Thrift Shop & Consignment Gallery
Discount Store
Rumours
Hairdresser
Boulder Bridal & Tux
Clothing
No Place Like Home
Furniture
PetSmart
Pets
Circle K
Convenience Store
Full Cycle Bikes & Colorado Multisport
Bicycle
Christopher's hair studio
Hairdresser
Arrow Wood
Clothing
JLounge
Beauty
Refill Revolution
Beauty
Barnes & Noble
Books
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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, 2.3% take public transportation in East Boulder.
Public Transit Stops (62)
Stops & Stations A+
Pearl Pkwy & 55th St
Bus Stop
Pearl Pkwy & 55th St
Bus Stop
55th St & Valmont Rd
Bus Stop
Valmont Rd & Minshal Dr
Bus Stop
5400 Block Pearl Pkwy
Bus Stop
55th St & Flatiron Pkwy
Bus Stop
Flatiron Pkwy & 55th St
Bus Stop
5700 Block Central Ave
Bus Stop
5700 Block Central Ave
Bus Stop
55th St & Flatiron Pkwy
Bus Stop
Flatiron Pkwy & Central Ave W
Bus Stop
Central Ave & Flatiron Pkwy W
Bus Stop
Central Ave & Flatiron Pkwy
Bus Stop
2500 Block Central Ave
Bus Stop
2500 Block Central Ave
Bus Stop
Valmont Rd & Sterling Dr
Bus Stop
Flatiron Pkwy & Central Ave W
Bus Stop
Valmont Rd & Sterling Cir
Bus Stop
5200 Block Pearl Pkwy
Bus Stop
2300 Block 55th St
Bus Stop
5200 Block Pearl Pkwy
Bus Stop
Central Ave & Flatiron Pkwy E
Bus Stop
Central Ave & Flatiron Pkwy E
Bus Stop
Central Ave & 55th St
Bus Stop
Central Ave & 55th St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.3% F
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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 A-

The cost of living in East Boulder is 101/100 - which is 10% lower than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
See more East Boulder cost of living data

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 F

East Boulder crime rates are 6,095 per 100k, which is 67% higher than Colorado
Property Crime
5,353 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
742 crimes per 100k F
See more East Boulder crime data

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 C+

The median income in East Boulder is $54,526 - which is 13% lower than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$54,526 D-
Unemployment Rate
2.8% B+
See more East Boulder employment data

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 B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Boulder County Sheriff's Office
Police
Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology
Doctor
Foothills Hospital
Hospital
Boulder Fire / Rescue Department Station 7
Fire Station
North Boulder Physical Therapy
Doctor
Boulder Smile Design
Dentist
Rock Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
PTI Orthotics
Doctor
Cloud Medical Center
Doctor
Boulder Police Department
Police
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Crossroads Medical Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Boulder Dental Center
Dentist
King Soopers
Pharmacy
Boulder Valley Women's Health Center
Clinic
Sunrise Dental Care
Dentist
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic
Healing Arts Chiropractic
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Boulder Modern Dentistry
Dentist
Boulder Premier Dentistry
Dentist
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Boulder Rural Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
See more East Boulder health & safety data

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 A+

East Boulder home prices are $156,475 - which is 41% lower than Colorado
Home Price
$156,475 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
See more East Boulder housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. East Boulder (A+)

2. Gunbarrel (A+)

3. Palo Park (A-)

4. Crossroads (B)

5. Colorado University (B)

schools F

The East Boulder graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Colorado
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Eisenhower Elementary School
Boulder Universal
Mountain Shadows Montessori School
Nevin Platt Middle School
Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies
Countryside Montessori School
High Peaks Elementary School
Temple Grandin School
Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics
Whittier Elementary School
Horizons K-8 School
Columbine Elementary School
Centennial Middle School
Boulder Country Day School
Creekside Elementary School At Martin Park
University Hill Elementary School
Halcyon School (Special Education)
Sacred Heart Of Jesus School
Casey Middle School
Douglass Elementary School
Bixby School
Hillside School
Crest View Elementary School
Summit Middle Charter School
Foothill Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Boulder Universal
Arapahoe Ridge High School
Temple Grandin School
September School
Boulder High School
New Vista High School
Boulder Prep Charter High School
Halcyon School (Special Education)
Tara Performing Arts High School
Hillside School
Fairview High School
See more East Boulder education data

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 B

East Boulder has an overall rating of 71% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B
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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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East Boulder Area Facts

  • East Boulder has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • East Boulder crime rates are 81% higher than the Boulder average
  • Cost of living in East Boulder is 40% lower than the Boulder average

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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in East Boulder? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Christensen Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Greenwood Community Park

      Entertainment

      Boulder Photo Gallery
      Boulder Dinner Theater
      Sombrero Marsh Environmental Center
      Unknown Name
      Century Boulder
      Wonder Wonder
      The Dairy Center for the Arts
      Celestial Seasonings Tour

      Food & Drink

      Upslope Brewery Tasting Room
      Chocolove Premium Chocolate
      Wendy's
      Snarf's
      Boulder Beer Company
      Sanitas Brewing Company
      Boulder Social
      Twisted Pine Brewing Company

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in East Boulder? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in East Boulder.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in East Boulder? The cost of living in East Boulder is 101/100 - which is 10% lower than Colorado.
      East Boulder
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Boulder
      169

      69% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in East Boulder? East Boulder crime rates are 6,095, which are 67% higher than Colorado
      Total Crime
      6,095 per 100k people

      162% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      162% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in East Boulder? The median income in East Boulder is $54,526 which is 13% lower than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $54,5261% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,22135% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      39% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is East Boulder 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

      A+ Housing

      What are East Boulder home prices? East Boulder home prices are $156,475 - which is 41% lower than Colorado
      Median home value
      $156,47515% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,35943% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does East Boulder have good schools? The East Boulder graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is East Boulder a good place to live? East Boulder has an overall rating of 71% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      2 total surveys

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