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Is Boulder Safe for Families?

One of the most walkable and family-friendly cities in the Mountain West, with consistently strong school and safety metrics.

A
Grade
86/100 overall
84
Crime Index
A−
88
School Quality
A
90
Walk to School
A+
About Boulder

Neighborhood Overview

One of the most walkable and family-friendly cities in the Mountain West, with consistently strong school and safety metrics.

Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), NIBRS incident data, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and State Department of Transportation crash records, Boulder earns an overall family safety grade of A (86/100) for the most recent available period (2023–2026).

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Boulder?
Boulder scores 84/100 on the Find A Safe Place Crime Index — a score of A− relative to Boulder area averages. Scores above 70 indicate crime rates below the local average. Data sourced from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and NIBRS records for the most recent 36-month period.
Is Boulder safe for kids walking to school?
Boulder earns a Walk-to-School score of 90/100 (A+). This score evaluates pedestrian infrastructure, DOT intersection crash records, traffic speed data, and sidewalk continuity along school routes. Scores above 75 indicate routes are generally safe with no major flagged intersections.
How do Boulder schools rank for quality and safety?
Boulder earns a School Quality score of 88/100 (A) based on NCES data, state report card metrics, teacher turnover rates, and proximity to neighborhood amenities. This places Boulder above the statewide average for CO.

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