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Boulder, CO vs Loveland, CO

Boulder, CO vs Loveland, CO: What the data shows

Boulder, CO is in Boulder, CO while Loveland, CO is in Loveland, CO — both in the same state. On home prices, Loveland, CO is the more affordable option at $431,500 median — $263,700 less than Boulder, CO's $695,200. WYLT rates Boulder, CO as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Loveland, CO as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Boulder, CO has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Loveland, CO has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Boulder, CO has Low flood risk and Loveland, CO has Low flood risk.

Loveland, CO is the more walkable neighborhood. Boulder, CO scores 4/100 (car-dependent) versus Loveland, CO's 6/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Boulder, CO has the higher school rating Boulder, CO rates 8.9/10 and Loveland, CO rates 8.8/10.

CategoryBoulder, COLoveland, CO
Housing
VerdictThink twiceThink twice
Median Price$695K$432K

Lower price

Median Rent$2K$2K

Lower rent

Median Income$89K

Higher income

$83K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score4/1006/100

More walkable

Transit Score20/100

Better transit

1/100
Bike ScoreN/AN/A
Commute47 min

Shorter commute

66 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools8.9/10

Better schools

8.8/10
Best for
FamiliesOutdoor enthusiastsRemote professionals
FamiliesSchool district seekersRemote workers who can commute

Bottom line

Bottom line: Boulder offers superior schools and a shorter commute to Denver, but at a significantly higher price and very limited walkability; Loveland is more affordable with a modestly better walk score but a longer commute and limited amenities. If

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