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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.
In Boulder City, about 60% of adults are married.
Boulder City has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
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.
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.
The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Boulder City.
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.
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.
Boulder City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nevada):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Boulder City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nevada (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Median Family Income | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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