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Broomfield.
About
Life in Broomfield
Living in Broomfield means settling into a prosperous suburban community that serves as a practical bridge between Denver and Boulder—you get proximity to both without being trapped in either city's traffic. The median household income hovers around $124,000, and the jobs market is strong across tech, recreation, and corporate sectors, so finding employment isn't typically the challenge it is elsewhere. That said, it's not cheap: median home values sit around $664,500 and rent averages $2,126 monthly, so you're paying for that affluence and location.
Broomfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
10.5%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
+6.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Broomfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Broomfield, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (18.3%), and 5.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.5%
of residents
65 and Older
15.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.2%
of households
Married Couples
50.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% above CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Broomfield
In Broomfield, rent runs 21% above the CO average, and home values are 23% above the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,007
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $616,439 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Broomfield
Unemployment in Broomfield is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Broomfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.5 min avg
How Broomfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Broomfield, most residents drive alone to work (58%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 54% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Broomfield runs 54% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
152.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,497.8
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Broomfield Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
34.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Broomfield County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Broomfield County, which includes Broomfield, the most common type is winter weather, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | High Wind | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 25 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 15 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2022 | 23 | Winter Weather | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 21 | High Wind | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 19 | Winter Weather | $1,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | High Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Broomfield County, county-wide
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Denver County, CO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 16 miles from Broomfield) is typically good — 184 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
50
Good Days
184
per year
Moderate Days
175
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Denver County, CO (16 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Broomfield has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.8"
Annual Snowfall
73.9"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
149
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
87
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 19°F | 0.45" |
| Feb | 50°F | 20°F | 0.54" |
| Mar | 58°F | 28°F | 1.21" |
| Apr | 64°F | 35°F | 1.94" |
| May | 72°F | 44°F | 2.35" |
| Jun | 85°F | 53°F | 1.50" |
| Jul | 91°F | 59°F | 1.73" |
| Aug | 89°F | 57°F | 1.32" |
| Sep | 82°F | 49°F | 1.19" |
| Oct | 67°F | 37°F | 1.07" |
| Nov | 56°F | 27°F | 0.73" |
| Dec | 48°F | 19°F | 0.48" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Broomfield
Broomfield has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
Uchealth Broomfield Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Good Samaritan Medical Center Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Lafayette
Centura Health-st Anthony North Health Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Westminster
West Pines Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.5 mi away · Westminster
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Broomfield
Broomfield's student/teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 60.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
11
within city limits
College Degree Rate
60.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Broomfield
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Private for-profit · 2-year · 397 students · in-state tuition $17,826 · 78% graduate · median earnings $64,753 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Colorado Boulder
12.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,939 students · in-state tuition $17,513 · 74% graduate · median earnings $77,574 (10 yrs after entry)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
14.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 15,002 students · in-state tuition $11,540 · 39% graduate · median earnings $57,612 (10 yrs after entry)
Colorado State University Global
14.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,563 students · in-state tuition $9,000 · 45% graduate · median earnings $82,047 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,096 students · in-state tuition $5,218 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,120 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,627 students · in-state tuition $47,840 · 57% graduate · median earnings $79,971 (10 yrs after entry)
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
14.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 2,050 students · in-state tuition $20,190 · 37% graduate · median earnings $45,764 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Rocky Mountain National Park, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Broomfield
Broomfield has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
44 mi awayFlorissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
73 mi awayPublic Libraries in Broomfield
Broomfield/Eisenhower Public Library
3 Community Park Road, Broomfield
Cities Near Broomfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Broomfield FAQ
Is Broomfield, Colorado affordable?⌄
Broomfield's median rent is $2,126/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $123,874/year. Median home value is $664,500.
Is Broomfield, Colorado safe?⌄
Broomfield's violent crime rate was 152 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1498 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Broomfield, Colorado?⌄
Broomfield has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Broomfield, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Broomfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,126/month and median household income is $123,874/year. The median home value is $664,500. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Broomfield, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Broomfield is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from