Living in Broomfield, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Broomfield · Census data 2020–2024
Broomfield has 76,304 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $123,874 (30% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $664,500, the median rent is $2,126/month.
Broomfield at a glance
- Population
- 76,304
- Median age
- 38.6State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $123,874State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $664,500State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,126/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 62.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Broomfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Broomfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Broomfield the median home value is $664,500, 100% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,126 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,597 a month in housing costs.
Broomfield median household income
The median household income in Broomfield is $123,874 and the income per person is $64,288. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Broomfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 33,202
- Owner-occupied
- 62.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.3%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.39
Broomfield demographics
- Population
- 76,304
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 31,760
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Broomfield ›
Education in Broomfield
60.3% of adults 25 and older in Broomfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 24.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Broomfield
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 29.9%
- Drive alone
- 58.3%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Broomfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield | 76,304 | $123,874 | $664,500 | $2,126 |
| Lafayette | 30,602 | $119,040 | $686,500 | $2,121 |
| Northglenn | 38,014 | $84,030 | $462,100 | $1,775 |
| Louisville | 20,786 | $147,319 | $883,900 | $2,166 |
| Westminster | 115,484 | $100,272 | $532,400 | $1,882 |
| Superior | 13,305 | $159,434 | $903,900 | $2,457 |
| Erie | 33,808 | $173,349 | $736,500 | $2,805 |
| Thornton | 144,187 | $103,088 | $517,500 | $1,895 |
| Federal Heights | 14,125 | $56,597 | $95,300 | $1,687 |
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What is the median household income in Broomfield, CO?
The median household income in Broomfield is $123,874, 30% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Broomfield?
The median home value in Broomfield is $664,500, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Broomfield?
The median gross rent in Broomfield is $2,126 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Broomfield, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Broomfield?
The median age in Broomfield is 38.6 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Broomfield?
The average commute to work in Broomfield is 26 minutes; 29.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Broomfield?
The unemployment rate in Broomfield is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Broomfield?
60.3% of adults in Broomfield have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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