Life in Boulder, CO:Boulder is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, just 35 miles northwest of Denver. Home of the University of Colorado's main campus and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder sits 5,430 feet above sea level and is surrounded by a greenbelt of city trails and open spaces. Boulder is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, natural product retailers and restaurants, outstanding transportation options, diverse businesses, and technological and academic resources. There are approximately 39,596 households out of which 20.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% are married couples living together, 6.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 57.6% are non-families. 33.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.20 and the average family size is 2.84. Boulder is seen as having a younger population compared to the nation average which is greatly influenced by the presence of University of Colorado. With a younger population and vast amounts of outdoor space, Boulder is a great location to relocate to. With the 300+ days of Colorado sun, there are many things to do all times of the year. With great bike and hiking trails, you'll feel as if you're in the mountains without living the comforts of the city. One of the highlights of the area is the popular, Pearl Street. With many shops, restaurants and cafe lining the walkway, there are many opportunities to spend a day here taking in all of the attractions. Spend time at Pearl Street on a Friday night during the fall and you may find yourself in the middle of a pep rally put on by University of Colorado. University of ColoradoThe main CU-Boulder Campus is located about 1-mile (2 km) south of the popular Pearl Street Mall. It is composed of academic and residential buildings as well as research facilities. The East Campus is about a quarter mile from the main campus and is composed mainly of athletic fields and research buildings. "The Hill" borders Campus to the West and is a central location for shops, restaurants, bars, etc. The Hill is also prime real estate for students, given its central location and proximity to campus. The majority of Greek fraternities and sororities are on the Hill. |