What are the schools like in Broomfield, CO?

Broomfield is served primarily by Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. The district operates 34 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 10 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.

What is the median household income in Broomfield?

The median household income in Broomfield, CO is $117,541 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Broomfield, CO?

Broomfield has an average high temperature of 48.0°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 73.9 inches.

Broomfield, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Broomfield, CO affordable or expensive?

Broomfield's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Broomfield is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $581,600 and the median rent is $1,923 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Broomfield, CO?

Broomfield has a violent crime rate of 148.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1855.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Broomfield, CO a Good Place to Live?

Broomfield is a mid-sized city of 73,946 in Colorado, with a median household income of $117,541 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Broomfield stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Broomfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Broomfield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 105.5

Broomfield's overall cost of living index is 105.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Broomfield costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Broomfield, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$581,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,923	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$117,541	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Broomfield's violent crime rate is 148.2 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

148.2 /100k

Property Crime

1855.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Broomfield is served primarily by Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Broomfield, CO	National Avg
School District	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	—
Elementary Schools	34	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	10	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Broomfield sees average highs of 48.0°F in January and 91.1°F in July, with 17.8 inches of annual precipitation and 73.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Broomfield, CO
Average High — January	48.0°F
Average High — July	91.1°F
Annual Precipitation	17.8"
Annual Snowfall	73.9"

Demographics

Metric	Broomfield, CO	National Avg
Population	73,946	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.1%	18.9%
Asian	7.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Broomfield

Broomfield, CO is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

80020 80023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broomfield, CO affordable or expensive?

Broomfield's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Broomfield roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $581,600 and median rent is $1,923/month.

What is the crime rate in Broomfield, CO?

Broomfield's violent crime rate is 148.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1855.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Broomfield?

Public schools in Broomfield are operated by Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. The district has 34 elementary, 9 middle, and 10 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 58.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Broomfield, CO a good place to live?

Broomfield, CO has a population of 73,946, a median household income of $117,541, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Broomfield?

Broomfield averages 48.0°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.8 inches with about 73.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Broomfield?

Broomfield, CO is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 80020, 80023.

What is the population of Broomfield?

The population of Broomfield, Colorado is 73,946 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Broomfield?

Key numbers for living in Broomfield: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $581,600, median household income $117,541, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Broomfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.