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Boulder City.
About
Life in Boulder City
If you're considering moving to Boulder City, know upfront that you're signing up for a small, deliberately quiet community about 26 miles southeast of Las Vegas—not the glitzy casino life most people picture when they think of Nevada. This city of roughly 15,000 people maintains some of the strictest growth controls in the state, capping new residential construction at 120 permits annually and limiting hotels to just 35 rooms, which means Boulder City intentionally stays small and low-density. The median household income sits around $75,000, with median home values near $436,000, making it genuinely more affordable than many parts of Southern California or Arizona, though you'll still feel the weight of Nevada desert living costs.
Boulder City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
53.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Foreign-Born
3.6%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
+0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Boulder City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Boulder City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (15.2%), and 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.8%
of residents
65 and Older
29.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.7%
of households
Married Couples
46.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.22
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 11% below NV average
Rent, home values, and income in Boulder City
In Boulder City, rent runs 11% below the NV average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,578
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $470,439 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NV
Unemployment in Boulder City and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Clark County, which includes Boulder City, is close to the NV average.
Unemployment rate
Boulder City: Clark County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clark County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Boulder City is less than 1% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Boulder City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area
Commute23.2 min avg
How Boulder City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Boulder City, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD)
Regional airport · few flights54k passengers boarded in 2025
- 19 mi
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Major hub26.5M 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 52% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Boulder City runs 52% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
159.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
829.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Boulder City Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 52 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clark County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clark County, which includes Boulder City, the most common type is heat, with 52 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | Heat | $1.2M |
| 2024 | 50 | High Wind | $139,000 |
| 2023 | 58 | High Wind | $25.9M |
| 2022 | 65 | High Wind | $350,000 |
| 2021 | 45 | Excessive Heat | $1.7M |
| 2020 | 25 | Excessive Heat | $218,000 |
| 2019 | 57 | Heat | $115,000 |
| 2018 | 65 | Heat | $4.0M |
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.
35 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clark County, county-wide
Boulder City is less than 1% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality61 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clark County, which includes Boulder City, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
61
Good Days
113
per year
Moderate Days
226
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Clark County, county-wide
Boulder City is less than 1% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate105°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Boulder City has hot summers (avg high 105°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
105°/81°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
4.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
147
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
5
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
27
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 41°F | 0.78" |
| Feb | 64°F | 45°F | 0.93" |
| Mar | 73°F | 52°F | 1.00" |
| Apr | 81°F | 59°F | 0.29" |
| May | 91°F | 66°F | 0.18" |
| Jun | 103°F | 77°F | 0.08" |
| Jul | 107°F | 84°F | 0.64" |
| Aug | 105°F | 82°F | 0.48" |
| Sep | 98°F | 73°F | 0.36" |
| Oct | 84°F | 59°F | 0.49" |
| Nov | 69°F | 50°F | 0.42" |
| Dec | 60°F | 40°F | 0.88" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Boulder City
Boulder City has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
Boulder City Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Rose De Lima
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.9 mi away · Henderson
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.
Education18.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Boulder City
Boulder City's student/teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Boulder City (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 3,762 students · in-state tuition $7,290 · 42% graduate · median earnings $58,648 (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: Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Boulder City
Boulder City has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lake Mead National Recreation Area (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
34 mi awayCastle Mountains National Monument
National Monument
39 mi awayTule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
44 mi awayMojave National Preserve
National Preserve
60 mi awayGrand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
National Monument
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in Boulder City
Boulder City Library
701 Adams Boulevard, Boulder City
Cities Near Boulder City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Boulder City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Boulder City FAQ
Is Boulder City, Nevada affordable?⌄
Boulder City's median rent is $1,427/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $74,757/year. Median home value is $435,600.
Is Boulder City, Nevada safe?⌄
Boulder City's violent crime rate was 159 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 830 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Boulder City, Nevada?⌄
Clark County, which includes Boulder City, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Boulder City, Nevada?⌄
The cost of living in Boulder City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,427/month and median household income is $74,757/year. The median home value is $435,600. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Boulder City, Nevada?⌄
The average commute in Boulder City is 23 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