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Boulder City, NV


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Boulder City, Nevada

Boulder City, Nevada, in Clark county, is 9 miles SE of Henderson, Nevada (center to center) and 21 miles SE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is conveniently located inside the Las Vegas metropolitan area. There are an estimated 14,966 people in Boulder City.

The People and Families of Boulder City

In Boulder City, about 60% of adults are married.

Boulder City has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Boulder City had a median family income of $60,641. Boulder City has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Boulder City living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Boulder City. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($21,305) in Boulder City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Boulder City.

Boulder City Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Boulder City is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Boulder City contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Boulder City, 88% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Boulder City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nevada):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBoulder City Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBoulder City Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Boulder City Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Boulder City Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Boulder City Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 10%Boulder City People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Boulder City College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Boulder City Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Boulder City, NV

Comparing Boulder City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nevada (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Male Share of the Population82
Well-Paid Single Women710
Racial Diversity41
Female Share of the Population39
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income810
People in Middle Class or Better710
People Above Poverty710
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work107
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built95
Affordability of Property Taxes64
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime88

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