Life in Boulder City research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Boulder City over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Boulder City:
The population in Boulder City is 14,868.
The median home value in Boulder City is $439,175.
The median income in Boulder City is $76,402.
The cost of living in Boulder City is 104 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Boulder City is $1,262.
The unemployment rate in Boulder City is 6.6%.
The poverty rate in Boulder City is 10.6%.
The average high in Boulder City is 79.1° and the average low is 57.7°.
Crime in Boulder City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Boulder City. Key points include:
There were 168 total crimes in Boulder City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Boulder City is 1,131.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Boulder City is 60.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Boulder City is 1,070.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Boulder City is -51.32% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Boulder City / 100k People |
Nevada / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 168 | 1,131.5 | 2,386.9 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 9 | 60.6 | 460.3 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.7 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 88.7 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 7 | 47.1 | 306.8 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 159 | 1,070.9 | 1,926.6 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 31 | 208.8 | 368.8 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 106 | 713.9 | 1,221.4 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 22 | 148.2 | 336.4 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Boulder City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Boulder City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nevada. Key points include:
The cost of living in Boulder City is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Boulder City is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Boulder City is $439,175.
The median income in Boulder City is $76,402.
Living Expense | Boulder City | Nevada | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 104 | 101 | 100 | |
Services | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
Groceries | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
Health | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
Housing | 114 | 111 | 100 | |
Transportation | 112 | 114 | 100 | |
Utilities | 104 | 97 | 100 |
The average high in Boulder City is 79.1° and the average low is 57.7°.
There are 14.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 5.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
Stat | Boulder City |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 79.1 |
Average Annual Low | 57.7 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 14.4 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 5.2 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Boulder City is a town that will remind you of where you grew up. Because it still has that small town atmosphere. Crime is the lowest in the state and the community support is there for the schools and downtown dining. There are lots of quaint vintage and antiques shops, and old fashioned ice cream & candy shop, museums, outdoor activities and a great guide to finding what interests you in The Country Register of Southern Nevada.
Favorite places are The Coffee Cup Caf, Grandma Daisies, Back in Thyme Antiques
The current population in Boulder City is 14,868. The population has decreased -3.4% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 14,868 | -5.2% |
2021 | 15,680 | 0.2% |
2020 | 15,648 | 1.8% |
2019 | 15,373 | 0.7% |
2018 | 15,266 | 0.7% |
2017 | 15,162 | 0.3% |
2016 | 15,122 | -0.5% |
2015 | 15,194 | -0.8% |
2014 | 15,318 | -0.5% |
2013 | 15,399 | - |
83.9% White with 12,471 White residents.
1.4% African American with 207 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 41 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 161 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 2 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 631 Two Or More residents.
9.1% Hispanic with 1,355 Hispanic residents.
Race | Boulder City | NV | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 83.9% | 46.4% | 58.9% |
African American | 1.4% | 9.0% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Asian | 1.1% | 8.3% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 4.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 9.1% | 29.6% | 18.7% |
Boulder City is 49.8% female with 7,408 female residents.
Boulder City is 50.2% male with 7,459 male residents.
Gender | Boulder City | NV | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 49.8% | 49.5% | 50.4% |
Male | 50.2% | 50.5% | 49.6% |
1.0% of adults in Boulder City completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Boulder City completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Boulder City completed high school / ged.
30.0% of adults in Boulder City completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Boulder City completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Boulder City completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Boulder City completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Boulder City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Boulder City completed doctorate degree.
Education | Boulder City | NV | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 29.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 30.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 10.0% | 6.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
5.1% of households in Boulder City earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Boulder City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.2% of households in Boulder City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Boulder City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.4% of households in Boulder City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.5% of households in Boulder City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Boulder City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.8% of households in Boulder City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.1% of households in Boulder City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.8% of households in Boulder City earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Boulder City | NV | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 5.4% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 8.2% | 6.9% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 7.7% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 11.5% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 14.5% | 17.4% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 14.8% | 17.5% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 11.1% | 8.2% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 11.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |