Living in Boulder City, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boulder City · Census data 2020–2024
Boulder City has 14,919 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $74,757 (4% lower than the Nevada median), the median home value is $435,600, the median rent is $1,427/month.
Boulder City at a glance
- Population
- 14,919
- Median age
- 53.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $74,757State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $435,600State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $1,427/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Boulder City a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Nevada median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Boulder City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boulder City the median home value is $435,600, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,427 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,189 a month in housing costs.
Boulder City median household income
The median household income in Boulder City is $74,757 and the income per person is $49,149. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Boulder City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,309
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.22
Boulder City demographics
- Population
- 14,919
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 29.6%
- Households
- 6,574
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boulder City ›
Education in Boulder City
31.1% of adults 25 and older in Boulder City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Boulder City
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Boulder City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder City | 14,919 | $74,757 | $435,600 | $1,427 |
| Henderson | 332,141 | $90,138 | $484,900 | $1,824 |
| Whitney | 47,221 | $67,155 | $329,000 | $1,574 |
| Paradise | 185,913 | $59,190 | $384,200 | $1,372 |
| Enterprise | 240,464 | $98,462 | $475,500 | $1,934 |
| Winchester | 37,081 | $50,120 | $302,800 | $1,220 |
| Sunrise Manor | 200,218 | $58,421 | $320,000 | $1,397 |
| Spring Valley | 219,187 | $74,511 | $433,800 | $1,743 |
| Searchlight | 246 | $49,766 | $142,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Boulder City, NV?
The median household income in Boulder City is $74,757, 4% lower than the Nevada median of $78,260 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Boulder City?
The median home value in Boulder City is $435,600, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Boulder City?
The median gross rent in Boulder City is $1,427 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Boulder City, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Nevada median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Boulder City?
The median age in Boulder City is 53.5 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Boulder City?
The average commute to work in Boulder City is 23 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Boulder City?
The unemployment rate in Boulder City is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Boulder City?
31.1% of adults in Boulder City 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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