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Living in
Louisville.
About
Life in Louisville
This town of about 21,000 people has completely reinvented itself from its mining roots in the 1870s into a solidly affluent suburban community, and it shows in both the character and the price tag. Your commute to Boulder or Denver will run about 24 minutes on average, and Highway 36 runs right along the city's southwestern edge, making it a natural bedroom community for people working in either direction. The job market itself isn't massive—this isn't a employment hub—but the unemployment rate of 4.1% reflects a healthy regional economy overall, so most people here are either commuting to better job markets or working remotely.
Louisville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Foreign-Born
7.4%
Broadband Internet
95.1%
of households
Population Growth
-3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.4% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Louisville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Louisville, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (8.1%), and 4.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.9%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.6%
of households
Married Couples
55.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
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 23% above CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Louisville
In Louisville, rent runs 23% above the CO average, and home values are 64% above the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,532
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $819,643 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Louisville
Unemployment in Boulder County, which includes Louisville, is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Louisville: Boulder County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Boulder County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Louisville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.4 min avg
How Louisville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Louisville, most residents drive alone to work (48%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 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 68% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Louisville runs 68% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
106.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,540
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Louisville Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 30 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Boulder County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Boulder County, which includes Louisville, the most common type is winter weather, with 30 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 48 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 42 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2022 | 53 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 34 | Winter Weather | $40,000 |
| 2020 | 36 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2019 | 44 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 35 | Winter Weather | 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
Boulder County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Boulder County, which includes Louisville, is typically good — 213 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
213
per year
Moderate Days
149
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Boulder County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Louisville has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/38°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.6"
Annual Snowfall
65.0"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
138
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
85
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 22°F | 0.83" |
| Feb | 48°F | 22°F | 0.99" |
| Mar | 57°F | 29°F | 1.99" |
| Apr | 63°F | 35°F | 3.05" |
| May | 71°F | 43°F | 3.21" |
| Jun | 83°F | 51°F | 1.95" |
| Jul | 88°F | 57°F | 1.83" |
| Aug | 86°F | 56°F | 1.68" |
| Sep | 79°F | 48°F | 2.09" |
| Oct | 66°F | 37°F | 1.62" |
| Nov | 55°F | 28°F | 1.18" |
| Dec | 46°F | 21°F | 0.81" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Louisville
Louisville has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
1.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Adventhealth Avista
Acute Care Hospitals
Centennial Peaks Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Good Samaritan Medical Center Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Lafayette
Uchealth Broomfield Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Broomfield
Boulder Community Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Boulder
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.
Education19.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Louisville
Louisville's student/teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 69.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
69.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Louisville (within 15 miles)
University of Colorado Boulder
7.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,939 students · in-state tuition $17,513 · 74% graduate · median earnings $77,574 (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)
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
4.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 397 students · in-state tuition $17,826 · 78% graduate · median earnings $64,753 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 339 students · in-state tuition $37,700 · 54% graduate · median earnings $36,917 (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, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Louisville
Louisville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
39 mi awayFlorissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
73 mi awayPublic Libraries in Louisville
Louisville Public Library
951 Spruce Street, Louisville
Cities Near Louisville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Louisville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Louisville FAQ
Is Louisville, Colorado affordable?⌄
Louisville's median rent is $2,166/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $147,319/year. Median home value is $883,900.
Is Louisville, Colorado safe?⌄
Louisville's violent crime rate was 106 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 1540 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Louisville, Colorado?⌄
Boulder County, which includes Louisville, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Louisville, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Louisville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,166/month and median household income is $147,319/year. The median home value is $883,900. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Louisville, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Louisville is 22 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