RANK #961 / 996 NAT · #14 / 15 CO · POP 73,946
1YR FORECAST: -3.5%
5YR OUTLOOK: +7%
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
Prices detached from rents
Housing is fairly valued at 4.3x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
| 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.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Broomfield County scores just 3/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #961 of 996 counties. Job growth at -3.2% and median household income of $117,541 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
Broomfield County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $581,600 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.20 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,923/month on average.
Broomfield County is attracting residents (population +1.7% YoY) even as the job market softens with employment at -3.2%. Housing values changed -1.8% over the past 12 months. People may be moving here for affordability or lifestyle reasons rather than job opportunities.
In significant numbers — 8.35% of Broomfield County's current population relocated from another state, well above the national norm. That level of in-migration usually signals a county where jobs, affordability, or quality of life are pulling people in from elsewhere.