RANK #991 / 996 · POP 73,946 · CO
PROJECTED GROWTH: -5.5%
Broomfield, Colorado, a consolidated city and county, is situated on the Front Range between Denver and Boulder. Locals often highlight its extensive open space and trail system, encompassing over 8,000 acres for hiking, biking, and nature walks. The community offers a suburban feel with views of the Rocky Mountains. Commuting to Denver or Boulder is feasible via US-36, which includes express lanes, and public transit options like the Flatiron Flyer express buses. The city also features the Paul Derda Recreation Center, known for its aquatic park and climbing wall.
Life in Broomfield is often described as family-friendly, with a focus on quality recreational activities and a safe environment. The area is served by multiple school districts, including Boulder Valley School District and Adams 12 Five Star School District. The economy is driven by sectors such as information technology, finance, and professional business services, with a notable presence of technology companies. Recent developments include investments in commercial and residential spaces, and initiatives to support local businesses and diverse housing options.
Below national median (4.7x)
Well below national median
Prices declining
No data
Prices detached from rents
Housing is fairly valued at 4.3x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Project Sycamore Data Centers
Undisclosed (KHS&S West was contractor)
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$500M | Under Construction |
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Baseline Master-Planned Community
Undisclosed
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$500M | Under Construction |
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United Power Battery Energy Storage System (Broomfield portion)
Ameresco (for United Power)
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$78M | Operating |
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Peak Energy Battery Cell Engineering Center
Peak Energy
|
$50M | Operating |
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Front Range Circle Natural Gas Project
Xcel Energy
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$50M | Completed |
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Broomfield Police Building Expansion
City and County of Broomfield
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$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Broomfield County has a Boom Town Index score of 0/100, ranking #991 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -3.2% and a median household income of $117,541, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Broomfield County is $581,600 with median rent at $1,923/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2021, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.7% year-over-year. Job growth: -3.2%. Home values changed -1.8% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 8.35% of Broomfield County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.