{"id":91103,"date":"2024-01-12T14:33:56","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T22:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=91103"},"modified":"2024-03-16T09:19:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T16:19:29","slug":"affordable-boulder-suburbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-boulder-suburbs\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Affordable Boulder Suburbs to Live in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2025\/CO\/Boulder\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boulder, CO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a Rocky Mountain paradise with picturesque views of the foothills and the Flatirons. With countless outdoor activities, museums, art galleries, and the CU Boulder sports teams, it&#8217;s no wonder Boulder is also home to about 104,200 people. If you&#8217;re moving to or living in Boulder, expect the median home sale price to be around $1,070,000, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2025\/CO\/Boulder\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average rent in Boulder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be about $2,987.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If those prices are out of your budget, don&#8217;t worry. We&#8217;ve got options to help you find a home. Redfin has collected the 10 best affordable Boulder suburbs to consider living in. And the best part is that they&#8217;re all less than 26 miles away from the city center. That way you can live nearby without paying the price of living in Boulder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-boulder-co-GettyImages-1487187226.jpg\" alt=\"Boulder is 25 miles northwest of the Colorado state capital of Denver.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-boulder-co-GettyImages-1487187226.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-boulder-co-GettyImages-1487187226-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-boulder-co-GettyImages-1487187226-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-boulder-co-GettyImages-1487187226-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-boulder-co-GettyImages-1487187226-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-boulder-co-GettyImages-1487187226-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-boulder-co-GettyImages-1487187226-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Federal Heights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$346,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $286\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Boulder: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/6731\/CO\/Federal-Heights\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Heights, CO homes for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/6731\/CO\/Federal-Heights\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Heights, CO apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of $346,000, Federal Heights claims the first spot on our list of affordable Boulder suburbs. About a 19 mile drive away from downtown Boulder, Federal Heights is home to roughly 14,400 residents. If you&#8217;re considering moving to this area make sure to explore Camenisch Park where there are trails, sports facilities, and fishing spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Sherrelwood<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$433,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $213\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Boulder: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/25858\/CO\/Sherrelwood\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sherrelwood, CO homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/25858\/CO\/Sherrelwood\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sherrelwood, CO apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the second spot on our list is Sherrelwood. About 21 miles southeast of downtown Boulder, you can hike the Flatirons and Boulder Creek Path in just a quick drive. Living in Sherrelwood, you&#8217;ll want to check out Sherrelwood Park and the nearby water tower on Elm. When living in this suburb of 19,200 people, you can also spend time exploring the charming downtown.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Shaw Heights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $452,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$164\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Boulder: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/35845\/CO\/Shaw-Heights\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaw Heights, CO homes for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/35845\/CO\/Shaw-Heights\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaw Heights, CO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just 18 miles away, you&#8217;ll find the suburb of Shaw Heights. There&#8217;s plenty of picturesque and outdoorsy activities to take part in when living in Shaw Heights. Make sure to visit one of the many local shops and attractions if you move to the third most affordable suburb.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Westminster<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$485,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$239\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30850\/CO\/Westminster\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,120\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Boulder:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30850\/CO\/Westminster\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westminster, CO homes for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30850\/CO\/Westminster\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westminster, CO apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only slightly more expensive than Shaw Heights is the suburb of Westminster. About 116,300 people live in this Boulder suburb, where you can explore the Butterfly Pavilion, enjoy outdoor activities at Standley Lake Regional Park, which offers boating, fishing, hiking trails, and scenic views, and visit the Westminster Promenade, an entertainment and dining district with shops and restaurants. Westminster is also a great area to consider if you\u2019re also looking to be close to Denver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GettyImages-165799461.jpg\" alt=\"Sunrise over the Flatirons in Boulder Colorado.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GettyImages-165799461.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GettyImages-165799461-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GettyImages-165799461-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GettyImages-165799461-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GettyImages-165799461-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GettyImages-165799461-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GettyImages-165799461-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Berkley<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$510,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $320\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/21472\/CO\/Berkley\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $2,199\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Boulder:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 21 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/21472\/CO\/Berkley\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berkley, CO homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/21472\/CO\/Berkley\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berkley, CO apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive 21 miles outside of Boulder and you&#8217;ll find the suburb of Berkley, another great area to add to your list. Home to 12,600 residents, this affordable town can be a great choice for people looking to remain close to Boulder without paying the price for a home in the city. Living in Berkley, you can explore the Lowell Ponds State Wildlife Area and nearby Clear Creek Valley Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Gunbarrel<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $525,875\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $368\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/23281\/CO\/Gunbarrel\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,230\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Boulder:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/23281\/CO\/Gunbarrel\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gunbarrel, CO homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/23281\/CO\/Gunbarrel\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gunbarrel, CO apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recognizable Boulder suburb is Gunbarrel, where the median home sale price is about $500K less than in Boulder. With just about 9,600 people living in Gunbarrel, it&#8217;s a great suburb to consider moving to. You&#8217;ll have easy access to what makes this suburb unique, so make sure to check out the scenic hiking trails like White Rocks Trailhead and Sawhill Ponds, explore the Twin Lakes Open Space, and stop by one of the many local cafes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Thornton<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$542,475\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $225\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30790\/CO\/Thornton\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $2,456\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Boulder: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30790\/CO\/Thornton\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thornton, CO homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30790\/CO\/Thornton\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thornton, CO apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next on our list of affordable Boulder suburbs is Thornton, which is only a 26 mile drive into the city center. With a population of roughly 141,900, living in Thornton is a great alternative to Boulder. If you&#8217;re going to call this suburb home, plan time to visit the Trail Winds Recreation Center, which offers a variety of recreational facilities, including a pool, fitness center, and sports courts, check out the Thornton Arts &amp; Culture Center, and play golf at one of the courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/aerial-view-of-boulder-coGettyImages-1514179914.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial photo above Boulder Colorado on a clear day looking southwest towards University of Colorado and Flatiron Mountains and the city of Boulder with Highway 157 (Foothills Parkway) cutting across the foreground\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/aerial-view-of-boulder-coGettyImages-1514179914.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/aerial-view-of-boulder-coGettyImages-1514179914-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/aerial-view-of-boulder-coGettyImages-1514179914-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/aerial-view-of-boulder-coGettyImages-1514179914-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/aerial-view-of-boulder-coGettyImages-1514179914-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/aerial-view-of-boulder-coGettyImages-1514179914-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/aerial-view-of-boulder-coGettyImages-1514179914-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Frederick<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$558,976\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$228\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/7237\/CO\/Frederick\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,674\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Boulder:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 22 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/7237\/CO\/Frederick\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frederick, CO homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/7237\/CO\/Frederick\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frederick, CO apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve lived in Boulder for a while, it&#8217;s likely you know of Frederick. This affordable suburb is home to roughly 14,500 residents, so you&#8217;ll have a fraction of Boulder&#8217;s population while remaining only 22 miles from the city. Be sure to check out the charming downtown Frederick, and explore Centennial Park that hosts a hot air balloon festival.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9: Dacono<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $569,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$181\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Boulder:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 21 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4924\/CO\/Dacono\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dacono, CO homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4924\/CO\/Dacono\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dacono, CO apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without traffic, you&#8217;ll be in downtown Boulder in about 30 minutes, making Dacono a great place to buy a house in. Close to 6,300 people live in this suburb, but there&#8217;s always something new to explore in Dacono like watching a NASCAR race at Colorado National Speedway.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10: Longmont<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$570,394\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $259\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30791\/CO\/Longmont\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,994\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Boulder:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 16 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30791\/CO\/Longmont\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longmont, CO homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30791\/CO\/Longmont\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longmont, CO apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the last spot on our list of affordable Boulder suburbs you&#8217;ll want to consider moving to is Longmont. Without traffic, you&#8217;ll find yourself in Boulder in roughly 16 miles. This suburb has a population of 98,900 and you can explore St. Vrain State Park, known for its lakes, fishing opportunities, birdwatching, and scenic natural surroundings. Make sure to wander through Downtown Longmont, featuring historic architecture, local shops, restaurants, and cultural events, and check out the Sunflower Farm. There&#8217;s always something to check out while living in this awesome suburb.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Methodology: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordability is based on whether a suburb&#8217;s median home sale price or average sale price per square foot is less than Boulder and under a 26-mile drive from downtown Boulder. Median home sale price data and average rent price from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during December 2023. Population data sourced from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/data.census.gov\/cedsci\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out the best affordable Boulder suburbs. 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