Broomfield
Colorado

What stands out

Against every county in America, Broomfield County is unusual in three ways: the median household income is among the highest in America ($117,541), the typical two-bedroom rent is among the highest in America ($2,097 a month), and the share working from home is among the highest in America (23%). Within Colorado it ranks 3rd of 64 counties for the median household income.

Where you are

You live in Broomfield County, Colorado. 73,946 people live here with you. The population grew 0.9% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +341).

Colorado's flat income tax is 4.4%, and the TABOR amendment refunds revenue above a spending cap back to taxpayers in strong years. Front Range home prices roughly doubled between 2013 and 2023. The state taxes Social Security for residents under 65 but exempts it fully at 65 and over. Wildfire and hail drive homeowner insurance costs along the mountains and plains respectively.

Money

The typical household here brings in $117,541 a year, higher than almost every county in America. Employers pay an average wage of $113,531. Unemployment runs 2.6%, lower than 80% of American counties. 23% of workers work from home.

Colorado takes 4.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $5,172 a year.

Home

The median home costs $629K, pricier than 97% of American counties, about 3.8 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $2,097 a month. Property tax is 0.62% of home value, roughly $3,602 a year on that median home, lower than 75% of American counties. 64% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 2.7 per 1,000 residents, lower than 98% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 11 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 82.0 years, longer than 98% of American counties. There are 232 active physicians in the county, about 31.4 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 5.0 of 5 stars. 5.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.51 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 94% of American counties. 96% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 27 points. 91% of eligible voters turned out. Under Colorado law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 53°F, highs near 68 and lows near 38, colder than 62% of American counties. About 14 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 67 out of 100, riskier than 67% of American counties; the county has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 304 Mbps down, faster than 96% of American counties. For a night or a weekend out: 0.8 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 2 breweries.